The critter in yesterday's post was a fer-de-lance. It's one of the more poisonous snakes down this way and it was about 3-feet long, based on Rolando's calculations from the pictures.
According to Rolando, when they are curled up like that, the snakes are waiting for prey to come by, so they can spring quickly and get it.
So, if a snake is all stretched out, it's less likely that it's going to be looking for a meal. If it's coiled, then take more caution.
Again, this snake sighting was along the trail to the waterfall and river, not on the grounds of the hotel, so no worries for those (like me) that are scared spitless of the slithery buggers.
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