Environmental Group Urges Action as Indigenous Racer Snake Population Declines Amid Rat Invasion on Green Island

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The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) expresses concern over the recent census results of the indigenous racer snake population. Executive Director Arica Hill notes a decline due to rat invasion on Green Island. Having completed the census, Hill emphasizes the need for strategic interventions to support the racer snake population. The EAG’s Offshore Island Conservation Program surveyed racer snakes on four islands, underscoring their ecological importance for environmental and economic well-being. The Antiguan racer, a rare grey-brown snake, faces threats, making conservation efforts crucial for maintaining biodiversity and promoting tourism on Antigua.

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