coral snake

La Tortuga Feliz

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June 14th 2010
Saw a coral snake today on the beach. One of the locals found it and placed it into a bucket. It was a beautiful animal, and one of the most poisonous ones in the country. Later in the afternoon, we saw a vine snake, just this long bright green colored snake, slithering within the trees. 6 new people came today, which is always nice to meet new people. I had a 2 to 6 morning hatchery shift and it ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » La Tortuga Feliz

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more