Yangmingshan National Park is adjacent to the greater Taipei metropolitan area. It is the best place to be escaping the summer heat. However, summer is also the season that snakes, bees, and insects are most active. Poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes all move out to forage for food. Dangerous bees make hives everywhere while the caterpillars of different butterflies and moths hang on the twigs. Visitors can be bitten or stung and suffer from allergic reactions. 

Posters are hung in all recreation areas reminding visitors to be cautious of venomous snakes and bees. Although they have their own range of activities, it is unpredictable for one to come across snakes and hives. Especially in July, this is when bees are most active. Among them, wasps are the most dangerous. Visitors can be attacked by bees if an area surrounding a beehive is disturbed. Such an attack can prove to be lethal if the person is allergic to the proteins in bee venom. In addition to bees and wasps, venomous snakes are also a dangerous threat in summer and autumn. 

Danger can lurk anywhere in the forest, but animals normally do not attack people. Most animal attacks are the result of self defense in response to human disturbance. To avoid attacks from snakes, bees, and other insects, the Headquarters reminds visitors to not stray from marked trails and facilities in the Park or wander around in the forest. When inside the Park, people should take care not to stir up underbrush and bushes, which could startle animals and insects. It is important to always stay alert to protect one's personal safety. 

In the event of a bee, wasp or snake attack, always remain calm. Quickly leave the place where the attack occurred and seek treatment at a medical center immediately. In case of emergency, please call 119, the Park Headquarters 02-28613601, or Yangmingshan National Park Police 02-28613609.