[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Bottom line — keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings. The potentially deadly danger posed by both of these featured creatures comes from being in a human’s rightful place at the wrong time. Fer-de-lance...
When a Snake Bites Your Pet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the start of summer in Costa Rica, we can expect to see an increase in snakebites. In general, the dry season’s weather conditions, including strong winds, seem to be the main causes. Due to the higher risk to pets and humans...
Tree Boas
Three species of tree boa are common throughout many areas of Costa Rica: garden, annulated and black-tailed. As their name indicates, all three types of tree boa are characterized by their arboreal existence. They are very efficient constrictors, preying on lizards...