Striated Salamander (Bolitoglossa striatula)
A Striated Salamander has no lungs. It breathes through its skin. It has also been called a mushroom tongued salamander and […]
Snakes Reptiles Frogs of Costa Rica
Images of snakes, reptiles and frogs in their natural environment of Limon Costa Rica. Species identification and habitat information. Macro shots show the finest features of these amazing amphibians and reptiles. A Herpers delight.
Fire-bellied Snake (Liophis epinephelus), Tenorio
A Fire-bellied snake found on the ground at 1,300 feet during the hike to Rio Celeste. We were sure this
Annulated Tree Boa (Corallus annulatus)
An Annulated Tree Boa found in the humid, tropical, lowland rain forest of Costa Rica. Annulated Boa’s are rarely seen by
Rain Forest Hog Nosed Pit Viper (Porthidium nasutum)
A collection of our Rain Forest Hog Nosed Pit Viper images. These different snakes have all been collected here on
Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor)
A juvenile boa constrictor found on the ground in an area heavily visited by jungle mice. The jungle environment is
Racer Snakes in Costa Rica
Four Racer Snakes in Costa Rica from the Colubridae family, all found on the Caribbean slope. Racers are widely known
Granular Glass Frog (Cochranella granulosa)
Glass Frogs have translucent skin so you can see their intestines and bones. To find a Glass Frog you must be out at
Baudin or Mexican Tree Frog (Smilisca baudinii)
Baudin’s Tree Frog This frog is also called the Mexican Tree Frog. It is not endangered and has been found
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) – Adult & Juvenile
The young or juvenile green iguana aka common iguana was found on our small farm in Matina Limon. The larger iguana is
Striped Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates lugubris) aka Lovely Dart Frog
Barely noticeable in the leaf litter this frog of only 2 centimeters jumps from one hiding place to another. His stripes
Turnip-tail Gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda)
The Turnip-tail Gecko (Thecadactylus rapicauda) is the largest gecko in Costa Rica. The Turnip-tail gecko is nocturnal and lives in
Sock Headed Snake (Enulius sclateri) aka White Headed Snake
This small and slender, non-venomous snake makes its home in the province of Limon, Costa Rica at approximately 150 feet
Cloudy Snail Eater (Sibon nebulatus) Lichen-Colored Snail Eater (Sibon longifrenis)
A Cloudy Snail Eater and a Lichen-colored Snail Eater Snake found in Limon Costa Rica We found this average sized
Banded Calico Snake (Oxyrhopus petola)
Photographing the Banded Calico Snake The Banded Calico Snake or Gargantilla falsa as it is known in Costa Rica was
Red Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas)
Images of a Red Eyed Tree Frog found in Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica. Tree frogs all have adhesive
Snake Photography, How to Set up the Shot
Photographing Snakes, how to light the scene, when to shoot and how to stay safe. First a warning, without snake handling
Bransford’s Litter Frog
The Bransford’s Litter Frog (Craugastor bransfordii) with the green eyes was found in September 2012 and the copper eyed one in
Neotropical Bird Eating Snake (Psuestes poecilonotus)
Three Neotropical Bird Eating Snakes, patterns colors & characteristics This Bird Eating Snake (Psuestes poecilonotus) was found on a farm that raises
False Coral Coral Falsa Snake (Erythrolamprus mimus)
False Coral Snake Coral Falsa Culebra (Erythrolamprus mimus) This False Coral Snake was crossing Barry’s path as he went to check
Red Coffee Snake (Ninia sebae)
Red Coffee Snake or Redbacked Coffee Snake The red coffee snake is found as far North as Mexico and South
Spotted Wood Snake
Spotted Wood Snake from the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica This 10″ Spotted Wood Snake was found close to our avocado
7 Super Shots
7 Super Shots We received an e-mail from Erin at Delapuravida.com nominating us to participate in a blog/photography game started
Masked Smilisca (Smilisca phaeota) – Tree Frog
Smilisca Tree Frog (Smilisca phaeota) found in Limon Costa Rica This Masked Smilisca Tree Frog was an excellent model. When I
Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops asper) – The Deadliest Snake
Fer de Lance (Bothrops asper) an adult and a juvenile found in San Miguel de Matina, Costa Rica. Barry shot
Common Blunt Headed Snake (Imantodes cenchoa)
Common Blunt Headed Snake (Imantodes cenchoa) We originally thought this was a Cat-Eyed Tree Snake because of its large, protruding
Satiny Parrot Snake (Leptophis depressirostris)
Satiny Parrot Snake (Leptophis depressirostris) from Limon, Costa Rica eating a tree frog and on bamboo. This Satiny Parrot Snake
Central-American wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni)
Wood Turtle This is a wood turtle we found in the small creek after a big rain. The creeks and
Tropical Night Lizard (Lepidophyma flavimaculatum)
This Tropical Night Lizard was found at approximately 10 & 83 under some leaf litter at an elevation of 50
Jesus Christ Lizard or Green Plumed Basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons)
These two Jesus Christ Lizard or Green Basilisks (Basiliscus plumifrons) were photographed near water ways in Limon Costa Rica. This Green Basilisk is
Olive Tree Frog in Costa Rica (Scinax elaeochrous)
Olive Tree Frog (Scinax elaeochrous) The Olive Tree Frog certainly has style. It is the most common frog found in