Coiled amongst the vertical leaves of the snake plant was a long, thin snake with alternating orange and black bands, a bulbous head, and big, round black eyes. I couldn’t identify the snake off of ...

The newly discovered Talamancan Palm-Pitviper is a striking green-and-black snake living in some of the most remote regions of Costa Rica. The coloring is a characteristic it shares with its close ...

Costa Rica is home to a remarkable diversity of snake species, with over 130 different types found throughout its lush rainforests, dry savannas, and Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT عربي ...

These snakes are among the largest in Costa Rica, reaching lengths of over nine feet. Most of their body is a yellowish-tan/pale brown that darkens at the tail end. The features that make them easiest ...

Every once in a while a photo session provides a surprise, such as this fer-de-lance. Fer-de-lances are one of the more poisonous species of snakes in Costa Rica, and are relatively common.

Costa Rica's yellow sea snake curls up before striking prey, a technique that hasn't been seen in other sea snakes. Costa Rica's yellow sea snake curls up before striking prey, a technique that ...

I get it, the thought of encountering a snake can be daunting. I’ve been living in Costa Rica since 2016 and my number one wildlife fear is still snakes.

Snakes, like other reptiles, rely on the environment around them to regulate their body temperature, and that makes them very sensitive to temperature fluctuations like those brought by El Niño.

The newly discovered Talamancan Palm-Pitviper is a striking green-and-black snake living in some of the most remote regions of Costa Rica. Advanced Search. Home; News Releases; ...