Note: For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Wassup, howzit going?! Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise! It’s your host, Uncle Jared! Tonight I’m going to pivot and switch things up a bit. Instead of the paranormal, I’ll be discussing the very real problem of mysterious creatures found in the jungles of Hawaii. Many of the predators I’ll discuss could have deadly consequences for those who stumble upon then in the wild. The catch, they’re definitely NOT supposed to be found in Hawaii. So sit back, keep your eyes and ears peeled for any strange sounds in the jungle behind us, pop a green bottle, and let’s get into this.... The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885 Merchandise is available! Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/ Do you have a paranormal story or topic you’d like to hear on the podcast? Have some advice or feedback? Just want to say ”Hi”? You can email me at [email protected] Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let’s listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts! Best of all, it’s the easiest way to chat directly with me! Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode? You can shoot me a message on RePod. Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link: https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii Share your favorite episode with your friends! If they don’t have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free! No downloading required! Listen for free: www.ghostloreofhawaii.com Vocabulary: Honu: turtle Pua’a: pigs/boar Show Notes: Some of the animals found in Hawaii: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-animals-live-in-hawaii.html Caiman, alligators, and snakes found in Hawaii: https://www.oahunaturetours.info/illegalaliens.html Honolulu Magazine article on non-native animals: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/where-the-wild-things-went-tracking-hawaiis-most-elusive-non-native-animals/ Piranhas and snakes found after residential fire: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/news-releases/snake-and-piranhas-found-at-alewa-fire-scene/ Article on the 9 foot boa constrictor found by pig hunters: https://reptilesmagazine.com/nine-foot-boa-constrictor-captured-by-pig-hunters-in-hawaii/ Loud ass Coqui frogs.... https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/invasive-species-profiles/coqui/