Mosquitoes, surprisingly, are not a big problem since the rain also breeds huge numbers of toads. There are no dangerous snakes, animals, or insects, except for the centipede. Usually about six inches long, they can grow almost as large as one foot and carry a poisonous bite. Fortunately, they would rather live under rocks than in people's houses. One inch tiles for scale.
Roaches fly, too.
The poisonous centipede A curious hermit crab A green pet skink Relics of Pohnpei's history are prevalent on the island. The most famous are the ruins of Nan Madol , which date back at least several hundred years to a time when the island was ruled by a series of tyrant kings known as the Saudeleurs . The quarry site has been found far away from the ruins, and it is a real mystery how the builders managed to transport and put into place rocks weighing tons apiece. The Spanish claimed the island originally. Between the world wars, Japan controlled the island and built numerous fortifications.