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The sixth mud turtle of the day.

You see it, Right up on that rock there?

Miles is going to drift us in.

Oh, ah!

- Yes! - Got him!

Yes!

What's going on, guys?

It is another day off for the brave wilderness team.

What's up, Coyote pack? We're going rafting!

Do, do, doot!

- We're rafting! - That's right,

We're going rafting today.

Man go to river!

I've only been rafting once before in my life,

and never out in the desert.

Today, we're heading out with an outfitter called

Mild to Wild Rafting Tours.

This is going to be epic.

Now, they say that the Salt River

is like the little Grand Canyon, so this should be pretty

exciting, pretty extreme.

And hopefully, none of us will fall out of the raft.

Woo!

Backwards!

Pull it backwards.

Woo!

Heads up!

- Woo! - That was sick!

Almost ran right into that rock!

Bald Eagle.

Where?

Where? Oh, right there.

Bald Eagle!

Paddles forward!

Woo!

Oh, man, this one looks bumpy.

You guys see this?

Hold on!

Hold on!

Splish splash!

Woo!

Got soaked on that one.

That was awesome.

Oh, look at this baby.

Coming to get you.

Woo!

Whoa!

Woo!

Woo! - Oh!

They're getting soaked!

That got a little scary.

The sixth mud turtle the day.

You see it?

Right up on that right on that rock there?

Miles is going to drift us in.

Let's see if I can catch it.

Oh, oh!

Oh, we were so close!

He's still there!

He's still there!

He's still there.

- Yes! - Got him!

Yes! - Woo!

Woo!

Can you guys believe it?

That is the Sonoran Mud Turtle, right there!

The sixth turtle of the day.

And sure enough, every time we do an episode--

even if it's our day off, and it's out location--

we manage to catch an animal.

And [breathes] oh, can you guys smell that?

Oh, boy. He is stinky.

Oh, he's musking me right now.

He is musking you hard.

Woo!

Wow, I cannot believe we caught a Sonoran Mud Turtle.

Look at that turtle!

Hi!

You are absolutely gorgeous.

Now, kind of like a snapping turtle,

they have a pretty good hooked beak.

They can give you a pretty good nip.

Let's see.

Ah!

Oh!

Oh, yeah! - Oh!

Yeah.

Didn't break skin, but I still respect that bite.

And this is a male.

The way that I can tell, is it's much larger,

and look at the indentation in the plastron.

Look at the carapace.

Look at the ridges on the carapace.

That is so distinct looking.

Now, this is one of the only native aquatic turtle

species here in Arizona.

Wow!

What an awesome turtle.

I can't believe it!

Every time, I'm always after the turtles.

And this was going to be a challenge,

and I actually didn't even have to get into the water.

I actually almost jumped out of the boat

to catch it when I could see its shadow

but it was actually coming back up towards the rock.

Reached my hand in and managed to make the catch.

All right, we're going to put this little guy right

back in his little territory.

Awesome!

Let's go hit some more rapids!

Woo!

Woo!

Woo!

Wow!

Look at that!

All right, guys-- Woo!

- we made it.

What a day, dude! - Woo!

That--

That was awesome.

- was so cool.

Aw, man.

Woo!

Now, that's what I call a good day off!

Rafting down the Salt River, and hitting some

of those class three rapids.

We even saw some cool animals.

Big thanks to Miles and Don for safely

guiding us down the river.

And I would definitely say we went from miles to wild!

I'm Coyote Peterson.

Be brave, stay wild.

We'll see you on the next location.

Whoa! Lizard.

Look out. - Yes!

Look at that. Nice.

What is it?

That is a Monkey Tailed Lizard!

Whoa!

Holy cow, I just kind of moving

out of the side of my eye.

Whoa, look at his tail!

Holy mackerel! That is awesome!

Have never caught one of these before.

Well, folks, breaking trail

is officially international, and our first location abroad

is the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

We found, to film, many amazing animals,

but to kick off the adventures let's

start with something unexpected.

Whoa, look at his tail!

Holy mackerel!

That is awesome!

I have never caught one of these before.

Here, let's move into the light.

It's kinda Dark. - Yeah.

It's getting a little aggravating.

Oh! Right here's good.

Where? Right here?

Yep. - Oh, OK.

Is that enough light? Yeah, yeah.

It's great. - Oh, man!

Look-- Wow, look at that tail!

- at that lizard.

Do you know who this reminds me of?

Oh, yeah! - The Cuban Nitinol.

We all remember what happened in that episode.

I took a chomp.

And he's not too keen on biting.

Oh!

Nope, yes he is.

Hopefully I don't get bit by this guy.

Now, this is the Monkey Tailed Lizard.

And they are called a Monkey Tailed Lizard because look

at the tail on this guy.

Barely could fit it in the frame.

Shwew!

That thing is probably almost 2/3

the length of this lizard's body,

and it's actually prehensile.

And they use this tail when they're up in the tree

canopy to help themselves balance on tree limbs.

And you can see that right there, he's

got his tail wrapped around my thumb,

and that's what they'll do.

They will use their tail to actually hang from branches.

Watch this.

I can hold him by his tail.

He won't drop his tail.

They can hold up the weight of their body just like that,

use their legs to hold onto tree bark, and lay in wait for prey

to come by.

Now, this is an ambush predator-- and look at that!

Look at that!

It's almost like an upside down yoga pose--

and they will lay in wait for their prey.

Now, this is an arboreal species--

meaning that they live up in the tree canopy--

and they're feeding on pretty much anything

they can come across, but mainly small bugs and arachnids.

Hey there, buddy.

How are you?

Getting ready for your nap, uh?

These are actually diurnal lizards

so we're probably catching him just as he's

headed up into the trees--

come here-- for the night.

And it appears that this is a male.

Check this out! Watch.

Let's look at this dewlap.

May I?

Thank you, sir.

Woop!

Oh, just a little dewlap, not much color on that.

As you can see, they are completely

matte green all the way around.

This is such a cool lizard!

Now, they do get quite a bit bigger than this,

and the females actually grow larger than the males.

Oh, it's like a whip. - And this is a male.

Yeah.

And they can use that tail-- as defense--

to whip it at a potential predator.

But as in arboreal species, they don't

come in contact with predators all that often,

unless of course, it is a bird.

These will be taken by Hawks or Eagles.

But they are voracious predators themselves,

eating any small invertebrate that they can find

up there in the tree canopy.

But occasionally they will come down to the ground

when big rains move through.

And earlier today we had a massive storm push its way

through the rain forest here, and I imagine

that is what pushed this guy down to the level

where I am able to capture him.

But look at the head of that lizard.

Resembles the Cuban Nitinol, and it also

kind of looks like a Chameleon.

However, this species is in the Anole family.

But they really kind of look like Iguanas,

and you'll notice-- unlike the Cuban Nitinol--

he does not have a ridge of spines that runs

down the length of his body.

Look at those eyeballs.

Let's take a good look at those.

Very similar to the eyeballs of a Chameleon,

and what's interesting, is that they can move

independently of one another.

Meaning that they can lay in wait for their prey,

and just look around with one single eye.

And I can't do it very good, but let's see if I can get him to.

Over here. Over here.

I can't tell.

Is his eye moving at all?

Yeah, totally.

Right there.

Look at that.

Well, how cool was that?

Getting to monkey around with the Monkey Tailed Lizard.

I'm Coyote Peterson.

Be brave, stay wild.

We'll see you on the next adventure.

There he goes.

I'm Coyote Peterson.

I might look a little nervous and that's

because there's an Eyelash Viper right above my head.

They're venomous and I'm going to get him out of that tree.

This might get a little dicey.

The endless beauty

of Costa Rica is almost impossible

to describe in words.

And if you travel Southwest, to the Osa Peninsula,

you will find yourself exploring one of the most biologically

diverse regions of the country.

The terrain is rough and rugged, from arid grasslands

and beautiful vistas, to winding canyons and dense forests.

Well, I guess this is why they call it a rain forest.

It's really raining now.

If you can patiently sweat out

the staggering daytime heat, the environments

will eventually grow dark.

And when they do you will soon find that they

are alive with animals.

Wow, look at the size out that wolf spider.

That's big.

Put your hand next to it, so they can see how bit it is.

Look at that. Whoa.

That is huge.

A lot bigger than they are in Ohio.

You don't want to find that one in your bedroom.

Let's keep looking.

From that rain that moved through,

there's just so much wildlife out right now.

Uh.

Hold on a second.

Gotta get outta this tree.

Ho! Got a snake, right here!

Whoa! - Yes!

Look at that!

You know what that is!

That Is an Eyelash Viper.

Nice!

And that's the Yellowface!

That is one that I've always wanted to find

out here in the rainforest.

That snake is gorgeous.

Oh, this is awesome!

That's venomous, right?

Yeah, this is venomous.

This is a Pit Viper, not real aggressive,

but I'm not going to take any chances.

All right, I'm going to get it out of the tree

here, and down here in a more controlled situation.

Look at that!

Oh, how beautiful snake?

OK.

Let's try and get back up into the tree.

I want it to gently curl around my snake stick.

There we are.

Yes!

This is not a snake that you want to strike at you.

Look at that!

How gorgeous is that snake?

Let's take a real good close look at that head.

See those little modified scales above the eyes, there?

That is why they are called Eyelash Vipers.

Now, as long as I make slow, calm movements,

the snake should just remain calm.

They are not real aggressive, but they are venomous,

and I do not want to be bitten by this snake.

And you notice how brightly colored the snake is, and you

probably think to yourself, well,

how the heck does this guy stay camouflaged out here?

But he also has all that black and orange speckling--

it's kind of tough to see--

but any time that there's variations

in the plants and the leaves, and any flowers that are out

here, actually helps him to stay perfectly hidden

from potential predators.

And of course, to let him stay there in ambush,

as he hunts for prey.

Most of the time, you'll find snakes

like this in banana trees.

And of course, they would blend in perfectly there.

And this is an ambush predator, and they will just

sit there and lie in wait for any small little animal

to come along.

Could be a lizard, could be a frog.

They are opportunistic.

If they can wait for it, and strike it

with those fangs-- oh, I know.

No sudden movements-- then, they can get themselves a meal.

And you can see-- right up front there--

those two heat sensing pits.

This is a Pit Viper, and he's just flicking that tongue out.

He senses us all right here, saying, oh, all these heat

signatures, these are not potential prey items,

but they could be predators.

So he's probably a little nervous at the moment,

he's not the only one.

And look how well he's able to slither over the snake

stick, despite the fact that it's very smooth and slippery.

This snake has incredible balance, and you can see,

he's using his entire body to hold on.

Look at those eyes.

When they stare at you that close

it almost seems like you're looking right at a dragon.

He wants to go up in my had.

I don't think that a good idea.

Probably not.

Probably not.

Bring you back this way.

That's a risky little game right there.

And you'll notice how strikingly beautiful this snake is.

And it just popped right out of the trees

when my flashlight hit it.

I got so excited!

I was just like, it's an Eyelash Viper, and it's yellow one!

This is the one I've always wanted to see.

You just absolutely have to appreciate any moment

when you can get up close with an animal that

is this beautiful.

I'm Coyote Peterson.

Be brave, stay wild.

We'll see on the next adventure!

Of all the snakes the call Costa Rica

home, nothing is more iconic than the golden face

of the Eyelash Viper.

With its mysterious looking eyes and ancient dragon appearance,

this snake has fascinated mankind since its discovery.

We were able to observe and film this reptile

in its natural environment for almost an hour

before finally decided to send back into the treetops,

truly making this one of the greatest snake

encounters we have ever captured on camera.

Oh, there's a snake right there!

Where? - Look!

The back of its tail! Hold on.

I don't see it.

Where is it?

Other side of the tree branch.

Oh! There it is.

Yep.

Just saw it drop off--

What kind of snake is that?

- in the water.

It looks like a little Boa. No.

No, no, no!

Hold on!

Got you!

Ah!

Yes! Wow!

Cool.

That is a Bromeliad Boa.

Actually, it's a very elusive species,

that you very rarely see.

I thought it was an actual Boa constrictor.

Oh, this is awesome!

OK, back up a little bit.

They're incredibly elusive, semi-arboreal.

They go up into the trees every once in a while to hunt.

And being a primarily nocturnal species,

that's exactly what this reptile was doing.

Look at that!

You guys are probably think of yourselves, Coyote,

you just grabbed that snake right out of the tree;

weren't you afraid?

I could easily tell that this was a non-venomous snake.

I actually thought it was a Boa constrictor.

Now, they are related, and this is

the smallest Boa species that we have here in Costa Rica.

You know what it feels like?

What?

It feels exactly like the Rubber Boas

that we were hatching in northern California.

Mark, put your hand out there.

Tell everybody at home what that snake feels like.

Oh, yeah.

Almost just like a fishing lure.

Isn't that cool?

Very cool.

My hand is shaking right now out of excitement,

not because I'm afraid of this snake.

It is very docile.

Look at its ability to just project its head outward.

They're amazing climbers.

Oh, OK.

Oh, sniffing my nose, checking me out.

Is that a good idea? - Yeah.

Completely safe.

Completely safe with a non-venomous snake,

and they very seldom bite.

Now, I'm guessing this is probably a female.

Females do grow larger than the males,

and this is about maximum size, two feet in length.

This one's a little less than that,

they can't grow to be about 30 inches.

But like I said, they're incredibly elusive,

because look at this camouflage.

Watch this.

I'm going to set the snake down in the leaf litter.

Ready?

Follow my hands down.

Look at that.

The snake completely disappears.

It looks just like the leaves, the dirt, and the rocks.

Lee could be walking right through this environment--

actually, Lee, shine your flashlight down at the ground--

and you may never even see the snake.

Unbelievable!

Look at the pattern on that!

The pattern is incredible.

Look at all these little tiny brown

leaves, and this snake could just

easily just disappear into the underbrush if it needed to.

Come here little snake.

There we go.

And these snakes have an unbelievable ability

to balance their bodies.

Now, it was up on that palm fronds, and watch this.

It will just slither up the length of my arm.

And you're thinking to yourself, well, it's a Boa.

Does that mean that they constrict their prey?

As a matter of fact, they do.

But what these snakes are out here hunting for

are small lizards and frogs.

They are opportunistic, so any little

invertebrate would also-- oh--

would also be fair game.

I thought I was going to strike at me there.

It's just very curious, sensing me with its tongue.

It sees all these bright lights, and it's thinking,

uh, this could be a good place to hunt.

Because lights, oftentimes, attract geckos and bugs.

Let's talk about the demeanor of the snake.

It seems very docile.

Oh, it truly is.

As you can see, it's very slow moving, and they are.

They're very docile.

Not prone to biting.

I mean, obviously, it's not going to try

to eat something like a human.

Not a creature that you ever need to be afraid of,

and of course, they are non-venomous.

The way that they kill their prey--

just like a larger Boa constrictor--

is they wrap their body around, and constrict it,

cutting off air and blood flow.

And eventually, that animal suffocates,

dies, and then becomes a meal.

Now, let's talk about the name of this snake.

The Bromeliad Boa.

Now, the Bromeliad is actually a type of plant

that you will find here in the rainforest.

And these snakes can often be found hiding in the leaves,

or they'll build their homes up underneath the root structures.

Another name for this snake is the Banana Boa,

and that's because these snakes occasionally show up--

believe it or not--

in grocery stores.

Because if they're up in a tree hunting--

like a banana tree--

they will hide in the clusters of bananas waiting for prey,

and then if farmers are out there

getting those giant clusters of bananas-- look at that.

It's crawling up on my hat--

then a snake ends up being transported out

of its natural environment, and sometimes

even into a grocery store.

Look at how strong it is.

Able to just pull itself up on my hat.

Look at that!

Oh!

Well, how cool is this?

We're out here searching the creeks for shrimp and basilic,

we come across the Bromeliad Boa.

I'm Coyote Peterson.

Be brave, stay wild.

We'll see on the next adventure.

All right, let's get this snake back up onto its leaves,

so that he can keep hunting!

I'm Coyote Petersen.

Have you ever seen a turtle crossing the road?

You stop your car and jump out, and you

say to yourself, how do I help this guy get to the other side?

Stay tuned.

Because I'm about to show you!

Welcome back, everyone.

OK.

So this is a scenario that we often see in the spring,

a turtle crossing the road.

And in this instance, it's a large female common Snapping

Turtle.

What I'm going to show you today is how to properly

move a turtle across the road.

Now, this pertains to any species of turtle.

I've chosen a Snapping Turtle, because as we know,

it's my favorite.

And this is also the most dangerous turtle

that you can ever come across.

Now, I do have to disclaimer.

If you see Snapping Turtle out there in the wild,

do not try to pick it up unless it's

an absolute must-do scenario.

And if it's in the middle of a busy road, that

is one of those rare cases where I would say,

if you're going to be a good turtle Samaritan,

this is how you do it. All right.

You guys ready for me to show you how to properly

pick up a Snapping Turtle?

Before we do, what should we

tell people about if they're getting

out of the car on a busy road.

What's the first thing they should do?

Oh, yes.

Definitely turn on your hazard lights.

Pull your car to the side of the road, turn on your hazards,

and make sure that everybody knows that you're

getting out of your vehicle.

Safety for yourself first, and then,

we worry about the turtle.

OK.

So now I'm going to show you how to help a Snapping

Turtle across the road. Are you ready?

Yep. Let's do it!

OK.

Now, there is a right way and a wrong way

to hold a Snapping Turtle.

Oftentimes, on the internet you will

see people holding Snapping Turtles by their tails.

You see, it's got this big long tail here,

and you think to yourself, man, that looks like a handle.

Why don't I pick the turtle up by its tail?

This is really, really bad because the tail is actually

connected to the spine, which runs right

down the length of the body into the neck,

and then into the turtle's head.

If you damage the tail, you damage the spine.

And in turn, you can paralyze the turtle,

ultimately killing it.

Now, to hold a Snapping Turtle properly,

first we need to understand a little bit

about the turtle's anatomy.

The top of the shell is called the carapace,

and the bottom of the shell-- let me pick him

up and show it to you, there--

is called the plastron.

Now, where the carapace connects to the plastron-- you'll see,

right here by my finger--

that is the safest place to pick up a Snapping Turtle.

Put your hands just on the side of the turtle, like that.

You see my fingers are tucked underneath on the plastron,

thumbs on top, holding the carapace,

so you can balance the turtle.

Gently pick it up just a few inches off the ground,

and move it in the same direction

that it was headed across the street.

Now, I recommend placing it five to 10 feet off the road,

just gently, like that.

Good luck, sweetie.

Go lay your eggs.

Slowly move back, make sure there's no traffic coming,

get back in your car, and you're good to go.

Now, this turtle is going to head off in that direction.

Say, you look this way, and you see a swamp, or a pond,

or a lake, and you think to yourself,

well, there's water over there; shouldn't I put

the turtle back in the water?

The turtle knows exactly what it's doing.

It has made the decision to go this way,

because it's likely a female, headed to lay her eggs.

Put her back in the pond, and all she's going to do

is cross the road again.

Huh-uh.

Don't want to do that.

OK.

So now you know exactly how to properly pick up and move

a Snapping Turtle, if you ever have

to help one across the road.

I'm Coyote Peterson.

Be brave, stay wild.

We'll see you next week.