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volcanogirl Sep 3rd, 2015 03:37 PM

There are also second floor rooms if you want some extra assurance. We had coatis running around freely in front of our room. Much cuter than pit vipers.

MinnBeef Sep 4th, 2015 05:37 PM

I looked back at the pics that the lodge sent me. I'm in the annex building where the Smithsonian rooms with decks are located. It looks like the decks are raised up a few feet above the ground, so that is assuring. I'm looking forward to seeing the eyelash vipers, like you did, on the hikes. Just not on my deck. :)

mlgb Sep 7th, 2015 07:49 PM

The eyelash vipers we saw were wrapped up in the tree trunks. Just don't grab anything while hiking without looking first...they really blend well!

volcanogirl Sep 8th, 2015 09:35 AM

m, those are probably the same two that we saw. I get the feeling the guides know exactly where to look for them!

mlgb Sep 9th, 2015 09:03 AM

Probably been there the entire 5 years without moving!


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