Are tropical reptiles really declining? A six-year survey of snakes in Drake Bay, Costa Rica, and the role of temperature, rain and light
J. P. Barquero-Gonzalez, T. L. Stice, G. Gomez, J. Monge-Najera
The paper surveys snake populations in Drake Bay, Costa Rica, over six years and finds a decline in numbers, with some species affected more than others, while environmental factors like temperature, rain, and light influence snake activity.
bioRxiv · Aug 14, 2019 · PreprintEcology