Bassler’s Sheep Frog – one of the many tiny moving bits seen moving around the wet forest floor in Peru.
Tag: Amazon
Aquatic Coralsnake in Peru
A relatively large Aquatic Coralsnake (Micrurus surinamensis) found near camp in Peru. These snakes are relatively common, found in the swale alongside the river and smaller drainages, where they’re on the hunt for eels and other fish, and the occasional other snake. Compared to other coralsnakes, they are heavy-bodied, with a wide head and short tail.
Hemphric’s Coralsnake and Its Mimic
One of the many species of coralsnakes that can be found in the matrix of materials that make up the floor of the Amazon rainforest. This is a Hemprich’s Coralsnake. Also, its mimic, a harmless Black-headed Calico Snake. The body and head shape, as well as details of the pattern, are pretty different in a lot of ways, but it’s more than enough to make you think twice about reaching for one on a late night jungle hike when you see a black and orange flash in the leaves.
Flat Headed Bromeliad Frog
One of the many large treefrogs one can find in the understory of the Peruvian Amazon on a night hike.
South American Common Toad
One of many Common South American Toads on the floor of the Amazon rainforest, each one a bit different in color, pattern, and even shape.
Fer De Lance On The Trail
A small Lancehead (Fer De Lance) I came across on a trail as I set off on a long solo hike in the Peruvian Amazon a couple of years ago. These snakes can be anywhere and everywhere, from the ground to trees, and quite easy to miss.
Bushmaster In The Bushes
A South American Bushmaster hiding in dense vegetation alongside a trail in Peru several years ago.
Fer De Lance in the Amazon
A young Fer De Lance in Peru. These snakes can appear anywhere and everywhere, so watching every step and hand fall is a must. I’m always happy to see one though.
Rainbow Boa With A Lifetime Of Scars
A Rainbow Boa we found in Peru last year. These are popular snakes in the pet trade. In the wild, they can look just as vibrant. But unlike the captive-born pets, these snakes show signs of a hard life in the wild. A variety of scars, ticks, and dings adorn all of them. And unlike the pet boas, too: these snakes bite, and often! Of all of the snakes I’ve seen and handled in the Amazon, this species is responsible for the most damage to the hands of distracted photographers.
Aquatic Coralsnake
The most common coralsnake I’ve seen in Peru is the Aquatic Coralsnake. They’re big, twitchy, and relatively common in the slopes along tributaries of the Amazon River.
