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Snakes of Costa Rica

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Snakes Overview:

 

Snakes are other exotic reptiles that are present in Costa Rica. They represent half of all of the reptile species in the country. But of 135 species of snakes, only 17 are poisonous. Among the poisonous snakes are: a type of rattlesnake, coral snakes (red, black and yellow or white stripes), and the "terciopelo" or fer-de-lance snake.Snakes evolved approximately 120 million years ago from their closest descendant, the Monitor lizard over time . They lure their prey in then kill the with venom. The snakes in Costa Rica used to be treated as god. The anaconda has been recorded as the most massive of snakes, weighing 235 lbs. at a length of 29 feet. The anaconda's range is restricted to South America, but its close cousin, the boa constrictor is found in Costa Rica. Boas are common in the lowlands of both coasts and feed on birds, lizards, rodents, and sometimes even young deer, ocelots, and porcupines.

 

  

  

Where Snakes Live in Costa Rica:

Snakes mostly live in grassy areas where they cannot be seen easily. Also a lot of snakes live in trees and other various placess

 

Precautions Travelers Should Take:

You need to take caution and have respect.  Most of the snakes are not poisonou.

It's not a good idea to handle snakes in the wild.

Antivenom (or antivenin or antivenene) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous  bites or stings.

the bigger the snake the more poisonous it will put in you

Photo Gallery of Snakes:

Boa Coral snake (Micrurus sp.)
This is a picture of a Boa. There are Boas in Costa Rica. Boa snakes use the trees as camouflage to hide from there enemies.
 
 
Coral snake (Micrurus sp.)

 

 

Coral snakes are most notable for their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. They are poisonous and live in sandy areas.

 They are called the Eyelash Viper, they look like they have what looks like eyelashes.
  Yelow Snake 
Fer-de-Lance
 

Pit Viper it can kill its prey when it is camouflaged. The pit viper sometimes kills it's prey in one bite

 Yellow Snake the yellow snake does have venom but rarely bites unless it is scared or ells threatened.

 

Fer-de-Lance

Bothrops asper This snake has dangerous venom and can kill in one bite.

 

 

 

 

 
 

  

 

                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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