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Originally Posted by dev777
I'm going over to Costa Rica soon and have heard a lot about all the snakes and bugs... I wanted to ask those who actually live there - how bad is it really?
I heard Northern Costa Rica isn't as bad with the bugs... is this true?
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Loads of reptiles, bugs galore, crocodiles, spiders the size of your fist, skeeters, jaguars - excuse me while I knife a croc
Seriously... Agree with fuzebox - snakes are no big deal. There are plenty of them, some dangerous, most not, but you're probably lucky if you see any.
The main problem on the coast will be due soon - skeeters. The rainy season is about to end and they likely to more mosquitos around. Keep some skeeter repellant handy.
Got Carlos crawling over the ceiling in the computer room now - but he's friendly
Other than Carlos, ain't got many critters or bugs crawling around tho there are plenty.
If you do want to do the "eco-extreme" tour into rainforest areas - suggest you hook up with a good guide. These guys are usually excellent at showing stuff you would never ever see normally - and they cover your ass.
Guanacaste (Northern CR) has been screwed in the eco sense and correct - there is far less wildlife in that area and, to be serious, it's actually OK and not bad!!
