A few of us back in August planned to try herping Costa Rica in December, which is the start of the dry season. For the conditions we had, we did decent. Below are some photos from the past week. I will be adding some more, but for now, enjoy!
Cat Eye snake (Leptodeira septentrionalis) Baru Nacional Reserve, Dominical, Costa Rica. Three out of five specimens that were caught.
and another found in Baru Nacional Reserve
On Sunday, we left Playa Herradura for a morning of fishing in which we struck gold!
a view of the Nicoya Peninsula in the background
Zack, myself, and our Captain Juan with one of the Mahi's
Brad, Juan, and Derek with another Mahi
Three Toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) Found near Quepos, Costa Rica. This mom also had a baby with her.
Central American Tree Boa (Corallus ruschenbergerii) Found in Baru Nacional Reserve, Dominical, Costa Rica. The first two shots are insitu.
and some other shots..
Spectacled Caimen (Caiman crocodilus) Baru Nacional Reserve, Dominical, Costa Rica.
After quite a few months of emails back and forth, I got to meet Quetzal Dywer and his wife Monica, who own Parque Reptilandia near Domincal. If anyone has the chance to visit his place, do it! His terrariums and enclosures are incredible. Below are some specimens he let us photograph during our visit there.
Brazilian Lancehead (Bothrops brazili) Another spectacular Bothrops!
Desert Lancehead (Bothrops pictus) This was my first time seeing this rare species in person. The photo is of the male.
Blackheaded Bushmaster (Lachesis melanocephala)
Southern Bromeliad Boa (Ungaliophis panamensis) A secretive species found on the Carribbean side, as well as a few locales on the Pacific Coast.
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