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
Living in Belize comes with many natural wonders, from lush rainforests to beautiful beaches. However, it also means sharing your space with a range of local wildlife, including scorpions. While they’re generally not aggressive, scorpions can pose a concern when they...
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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 15, 2024 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, My Blog
Wikipedia page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaerodactylus_glaucus Latin Name – Sphaerodactylus glaucus I find these guys with regularity inside the house. More Belizean Creatures Meso-American Slider Turtle Central American Bark...