by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 3, 2025 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Belize is a tropical paradise, renowned not only for its stunning landscapes but also for its incredible biodiversity. Among its many natural treasures are 33 unique species of frogs, tree frogs, and toads that thrive in Belize’s lush rainforests, wetlands, and...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 22, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Finding and seeing a boa in the wild can be an amazing opportunity, and there’s nothing quite like encountering one in Belize’s lush rainforests! From the ancient Maya, who revered them as spiritual beings, to modern-day wildlife enthusiasts, these...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 23, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Narrow-bridged Musk Turtle – Claudius angustatus Locally known as Toe-biter. The smallest musk/mud turtle found in Belize. To be honest I don’t see these guys often, but I found my first one in years right outside my house. A super aggressive species when...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 28, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Jungle Lifestyle
How to Scorpion-Proof Your House & Other Arachnids Found in Belize Living in Belize means sharing your space with wildlife. Most of it is harmless, some of it misunderstood, and a small portion of it—like scorpions—demands a bit of respect. While they’re generally...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 16, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morelet%27s_crocodile Sometimes I see Morelet’s crocs in my fish ponds. Years ago there was a pair of them that were always having babies. I think someone hunted them out. Morelet’s crocodiles are fairly...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 25, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothrops_asper Latin Name – Bothrops asper Local Name – Tommygoff North, Central and South Americas most dangerous snake. I don’t see too many adults around for some reason but in the past year...
