Finding a Rare Viper in a Jungle of Fer-de-lances: A Costa Rica Herping Adventure

Join Frank of Ocho Verde Wildlife for an incredible multi-night herping adventure in the rainforests of Costa Rica! Over the course of several nights, we sought out a variety of reptiles and amphibians. Our quest led to numerous encounters with the Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper), also known as terciopelos—the most common and dangerous viper in the country.

But after extensive searching, we made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery: the beautiful and uncommon White-Tailed Hognose Viper (Porthidium porrasi). This secretive and rarely seen snake is a true highlight of the trip.

Watch as we navigate through the rainforest, highlighting the contrast between the abundant vipers and this special, rare find.

Featured Animals:

White-tailed Hognose Viper (Porthidium porrasi)

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper)

Blunt-headed tree snake (Imantodes cenchoa)

Cat-eyed snake

Mud turtle

Barred forest racer

Helmeted basilisk lizard

Red-eyed tree frog

South American whiptail lizard

Allen's worm salamander

Giant toads

Smoky jungle frog

Check out more awesome snake videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdXjNOCU90kq1LKR3hgL3ZjLSI2caH2C

Chapters

0:00 A Multi-Night Herping Adventure
0:37 Guess the First Snake
0:53 Encounter with the Common Fer-de-lance
1:45 A Snake on the Gravel
2:47 A Tiny Baby Fer-de-lance
3:37 Another Large Fer-de-lance on the Trail
4:25 Mud Turtle on the Road
5:00 A Bard Forest Racer
5:18 Finding the Fer-de-lance Again
6:45 Setting up the Trail Camera
7:55 A Blunt-headed Tree Snake
8:06 Checking the Camera (Disappointment)
8:38 Another Fer-de-lance
9:55 A Baby Terciopelo
10:58 A Cat-eyed Snake
11:26 The Rare White-Tailed Hognose Viper (Porthidium porrasi)
12:33 Another Fer-de-lance Encounter
14:47 Other Awesome Creatures
16:25 Giant Toads

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