By the way, the Equis (Fer-de-Lance) as it's called here have been found way up on Baru. Some years ago Lee posted a picture of one that had been hung on a stake in the ground along the hiking trail on the mountain. Also, they find them all the time in Alto Jaramillo. Jess posted some very interesting stories on Ning a while back about these varmints. They are found all the way from Southern Mexico to Ecuador, usually in lowland jungle regions, but as we all know, they are really prevalent in CR and Panama. Seems like Caldera and Gualaca might just be the snakiest places in Panama (Brisas too). Allison, I'd be a nervous wreck if I lived where you guys are. I admire your knowledge and bravery around these deadly creatures and thanks for putting out all this info. You're right about asking the locals for their experiences around vipers - they have a healthy fear of these guys and will always say so. They would never consider relocating an Equis, they just kill 'em!