Geography of Saint Lucia Lucia is in the Caribbean, an island between the Caribbean Sea and [North Atlantic Ocean], north of Saint Vincent and north-west of Barbados. The capital city of Saint Lucia is Castries, where about one third of the population lives. Major towns include Gros Islet, Soufrière and Vieux Fort. Saint Lucia is in the tropical zone, although its climate is moderated by northeast trade winds. Since it is fairly close to the equator, the temperature does not fluctuate much between winter and summer. The dry season is from December to June, and the rainy season is from June to November. Average
Saint Lucia lancehead Saint Lucia lancehead The Saint Lucia lancehead or Saint Lucia pit viper "(Bothrops caribbaeus)" is a species of venomous snake which is endemic to the West Indies. It is found only on the island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. The snake is threatened and today limited to two areas of the island. The only location outside of St. Lucia where these snakes are allowed to be kept is the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. The Saint Lucia lancehead can reach a total length in excess of . It is gray to gray-brown, with an irregular temporal stripe, and gray