by Rowland | Nov 23, 2012 | Species profiles
The barba amarilla (Bothrops asper) is a formidable snake. Capable of exceeding lengths of over 2 metres (6ft) and armed with a powerful venom it is by far the most dangerous venomous snake found in Central America. They are commonly found around human disturbed areas...
by Rowland | Nov 12, 2012 | Indigo Expeditions
I am so very excited to announce the launch of Project Chicchan’s brand spanking new website and it’s very first herpetology expedition to El Petén in Northern Guatemala in May 2013. Project Chicchan’s expeditions focus on researching the ecology of reptiles and...
by Rowland | Nov 8, 2012 | Laguna del Tigre
This is an exclusive chance to join Project Chicchan in May 2013 on a pioneering study of the herpetofauna of the remote Laguna Del Tigre National Park, in the El Petén region of northern Guatemala. The region is highly biodiverse and home to nearly 200 species of...
by Rowland | Aug 26, 2012 | Guatemala, Indigo Archives, Indigo Expeditions, Laguna del Tigre, Notes from the field
First impressions of Laguna del Tigre National Park My first evening at the tranquil Estación Biológica las Guacamayas got off to a great start! No more than 10 minutes into my first night walk and we find a coral snake disappearing into a pile of sticks at the side...
by Rowland | Aug 20, 2012 | Guatemala, Indigo Archives, Indigo Expeditions, Notes from the field, Travel
I have been exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal for several days now, finding many hidden paths and nooks and crannies that I suspect see very little in the way of tourists (even though they are only just a few metres away from the main trails and temples)....
