Are you wondering what type of snakes Costa Rica is home to? Costa Rica is a paradise of biodiversity and is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including over 130 species of snakes. I get it, ...

While having dinner last night with friends from the US who are here vacationing in Guanacaste, I was presented with a common question, “You’re the wildlife guy. What snakes do we need to worry about?

Costa Rica is home to one species of sea snake, the yellow-bellied sea snake. These snakes are highly venomous, pelagic, and ovoviviparous. Let’s get into the details. The yellow-bellied sea snake ...

If long walks beneath the rainforest canopy, volcanic hikes, forest bathing and swimming in natural waters appeals to you, Costa Rica is the gift that keeps on giving. Between the hot and rainy ...

These reptiles often get a bad rap, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate snakes The eyelash viper is a relatively small species, with adults averaging from 22 to 32 inches long. Its most ...