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A SNAKE ON THE BOAT!!!! and Visiting the Volcano Lake island of Satonda in Indonesia
17 March 2025 · 20 min · 14K views · Satonda Island
What this video covers
Triteia anchors off Satonda Island, Indonesia, to hike to the island's saltwater crater lake.0:26 The crew chooses a deep, temporary anchorage near the jetty to avoid using their unreliable dinghy and outboard, which suffer from air leaks and service issues.0:52 They pay a 150,000 rupiah entry fee for park access, which includes the hike and snorkeling.5:31 During the visit, the crew encounters monkeys and notes the high humidity and 90-degree heat.10:21 While anchored, the crew discovers a common wolf snake inside the cabin on a handrail.13:41 After identifying the stowaway as non-venomous via internet research, they release it ashore.16:02 They suspect the snake entered the boat inside a backpack left on the ground during their shore excursion.16:02 The crew also reports ongoing electrical issues with their DC-to-DC charger and relies on a generator to maintain the house battery bank.11:29 They depart the next day, manually hauling 200 feet of anchor chain.17:47
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