Spiders and Snakes in Bali: What You Need to Know | Bali.Live

Bali is home to a variety of spiders and snakes, many of which are harmless and play a vital role in the ecosystem. This guide provides valuable information on identifying common species, understanding their behavior, and ensuring your safety while enjoying the natural beauty of Bali. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, learn how to appreciate these creatures without fear and coexist peacefully in this tropical paradise.

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Upd. 19/11/25
Cobra Breeding Season in West Bali — Walk Carefully

In Tabanan and Jembrana, there is an invasion of highly venomous king cobras. In the past 11 days, three adult females have been found, each incubating dozens of eggs. A total of 120 eggs have been se…

Cobra Breeding Season in West Bali — Walk Carefully
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Upd. 16/07/25
Snakes on the Rise: Bali Faces Cobra Challenge

Another snake was removed from Villa La Residence on Pantai Pererenan Street. This time the reptile was smaller than the three-meter cobra caught last week, but its venom remains just as dangerous.

Snakes on the Rise: Bali Faces Cobra Challenge
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Upd. 06/09/25
Tabanan Residents Urged Caution as Cobra Season Begins

In Tabanan, residents are advised to be especially vigilant: during the peak of the mating season, the number of cobras entering homes and yards has sharply increased. Rescue services and firefighters…

Tabanan Residents Urged Caution as Cobra Season Begins
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Upd. 23/12/25 at 09:36
Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali

For such a popular resort, there are still few places in Bali with good snorkeling. Authorities have decided to change this and are preparing two new areas for snorkeling.

These are the coastal waters of Tulamben in the east of Bali (Karangasem district) and Pemuteran in the north of the island (Buleleng district). Experts are studying the seabed and reef conditions, ma…

Less Surf, More Snorkel: New Spots Coming to Bali
08/09/25
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Upd. 09/11/25
Karangasem’s Snake Fruit Joins UNESCO Heritage List

Salak, also known as 'snake fruit', has brought fame to the east of Bali. The UN  (FAO) has added the system of its cultivation in Sibetan, Karangasem, to the GIAHS list — Global Important Agricultural…

Karangasem’s Snake Fruit Joins UNESCO Heritage List
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Upd. 22/11/25
Turtle Smuggling Cases on the Rise in Bali

Incidents of turtle smuggling are increasing in Bali, with recent attempts to bring the reptiles onto the island through Jembrana, near Gilimanuk Port. This marks the second such case reported in the…

Turtle Smuggling Cases on the Rise in Bali
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Upd. 09/07/25
More Pythons Spotted Around Lake Buyan

In the past two weeks, residents of the village of Pancasari near Lake Buyan have noticed an unusually high number of pythons — 28 in total, 12 alive and 16 dead. The snakes have been seen in rice fie…

More Pythons Spotted Around Lake Buyan