Last week, the construction team working on Lote 87 in El Prado had an unexpected encounter when they discovered a snake hidden beneath several wooden pieces on site.
The snake was identified as a rattlesnake, a species that inhabits Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest and surrounding areas. Rattlesnakes play an important role in the ecosystem by helping control rodent populations. In Costa Rica, they are a protected species and are generally non aggressive when left undisturbed, using their rattle as a warning rather than an attack.
Luckily, the agroforestry team, with extensive experience and proper training to handle these situations, responded quickly and safely captured the snake, ensuring the well being of both the animal and the construction crew.
The rattlesnake was then relocated to a more remote green area within Las Catalinas, where it was safely released, supporting its preservation and allowing it to continue fulfilling its role in the local ecosystem.
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