Soufrière, Saint Lucia Soufrière, Saint Lucia Soufrière is a town on the West Coast of Saint Lucia, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The town and the surrounding district has a population of 7,935. It was founded by the French and was the original capital of the island. There were large estates run by plantation owners of French origin and their descendants still live in the area. The French Revolution of 1789 resulted in many Royalists being executed and the slaves freed. However, Napoleon reintroduced slavery when he came to power. The British invaded St Lucia shortly after, but the slaves and French deserters
Saint Lucia lancehead or brown markings that are distinct mid-dorsally and fade towards its sides. 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 .