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How to Avoid Snake Bites in your Garden or Yard

Just the mention of snakes makes most of us squirm with a bit of fear, and seeing one face-to-face can push the panic button....

Costa Rica’s Hidden Enemy: The Terciopelo

This boy was lucky, but for many in Costa Rica, the current protocol is planned failure.

Risk of snake bites increases during rainy season in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is home to a wide range of snake species. It has 144 types of serpents, making it one of the nations with...

The Fer De Lance Snake in Costa Rica: 23 Interesting Facts

The first time I saw a Fer de Lance I had never heard of it nor did I have any idea how dangerous it...

A Costa Rican gardener’s top tips on avoiding snake bites

Just the mention of snakes makes most of us squirm with a bit of fear, and seeing one face-to-face can push the panic button.

Costa Rica’s wildlife, jungles and beaches in high-resolution video

It's amazing what thousands of dollars worth of video equipment can do.

Watch: Snake stops traffic in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is home to about 140 snake species, of which only 23 are considered venomous.

How 6 Exotic Animals in Costa Rica Got Their Names

The Spanish or indigenous American terms for these creatures are nothing short of fascinating. Here's a glimpse at the amazing lexicon that’s been created for Costa Rica’s wide array of creatures.

Kiwi conservationist bitten by fer-de-lance in Costa Rica

The fer-de-lance, known locally a terciopelo, is a highly venomous pit viper. 

WHO, Costa Rica partner to combat snakebite mortality

WHO estimates 5.4 million snakebites occur each year, resulting in at least 1.8 million cases of envenoming (poisoning from snakebites) and 81,400 deaths. 

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