by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 24, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Most wildlife guides about Belize or any other place often read like species inventories — impressive on paper but disconnected from real jungle life. This guide is different. I live in the Belize jungle, not in the suburbs, but on a farm surrounded by jungle in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 13, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the Belize jungle full-time comes with incredible natural beauty — but also unique challenges. Understanding how to safely coexist with local wildlife is essential. From snakes and insects to birds and mammals, this guide explains practical steps to maintain...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 21, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Life in Belize, My Blog
Did you know? I had no idea until recently. Belize is home to two iconic red-eyed tree frog species: Agalychnis taylori and Agalychnis callidryas. At a glance, they look nearly identical — especially when photographed at night — which leads to frequent...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 6, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the jungles of Belize means sharing your space with some of the most fascinating—and sometimes dangerous—venomous snakes in Belize. Among them is the Fer-de-Lance snake (Bothrops asper), also known locally as Yellow-jaw Tommygoff, or the barba amarilla. This...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 28, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, Life in Belize, My Blog
Living in the jungles of Belize is a dream for many—lush greenery, howler monkeys calling at dawn, and incredible biodiversity all around. But with that biodiversity comes something every jungle resident quickly learns: jungle creatures that enter Belize homes are...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 27, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Jungle Lifestyle, My Blog
I cringe at my post title, “The Most Dangerous Animals in the Belize Jungle.” Ultimately, the title’s job is to make you click on it. But there are about half a dozen high-traffic websites recycling the same bad information under basically the same title. Most claim...
