Central American Bushmaster
Lachesis stenophrys · Caribbean foothills, Costa Rica
The most reliable place to see the central american bushmaster in Costa Rica is remote, humid Caribbean foothill and mid-elevation forest, best May–Nov. The matabuey lives at very low densities and is a nocturnal, superbly camouflaged ambush hunter — a low-probability, high-reward target that takes serious night effort and an expert guide. No handling.
Photographing the central american bushmaster
A rare find is photographed at a guide-set safe distance with a 100–300mm and diffused flash; expert positioning matters more than any lens.
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Monthly sighting chance across the year · peak in June.
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