In a very dark night Wilson Escalante, Explorer Guide, with four travelers left for the Rainforest by Night excursion at trails of Reserva Amazónica. They decided to use the trail B. Wilson was walking in front of the group when suddenly he saw, at about 15 feet from the trail and 660 feet from the hotel, a very large snake (about seven feet long). Wilson was able to quickly identify the animal as a bushmaster (Lachesis muta).

The bushmaster is the most venomous snake in South America (and second in the world) and Wilson knew it. Due to this he asked the travelers to head back to be able to keep a safe distance from the snake.

The travelers were amazed. Wilson said it was possible to take some photographs but that unfortunately they would have to continue the excursion at another trail. This is the rainforest night life, when you least expect it you can encounter the queen of the night!

Wilson Escalante | Inkaterra Explorer Guide | Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica