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The Snake Hunter in El Salvador 2026
Invitation to El Salvador
In August 2026, Mark was invited to the Ministry of Environment to travel to El Salvador and film native wildlife. There Mark fell in love with the country, its people and wildlife. He searched for snakes in the jungles, made mini documentaries about the glass frog of El Salvador and the Mexican Hairy Dwarf Porcupine. Mark was invited to the University of El Salvador and taught staff how to milk snakes, he spent time with the fire brigade to learn about snake catching, released sea turtles, mingled with the locals and went to Reptilandia in Juayua.
released sea turtles in el salvador by the snake hunter
Mark Pelley released sea turtles in El salvador
Mark Pelley releasing sea turtles in El Salvador at Barra del Santiago
released sea turtles in el salvador by the snake hunter
Releasing Sea Turtles
The mother sea turtle laid her eggs on 12 July 2026 and the baby sea turtles were released by Mark back into the ocean. This was done in Barra del Santiago by the organization AMBAS which is a female led organization with 11 women directors focused on turtle conservation. People can travel from anywhere in the world to visit and help release sea turtles. The work that AMBAS does is incredible so if you are willing, please offer support to this amazing organization. It was an incredible experience to release these baby turtles in the wild and an amazing to see their natural instinct to return to the oceans.
Glass Frog of El Salvador
Searching through the jungles of Cinquera, Mark and members of the Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN), we found the glass frog (Centrolenidae). This frog is so unique as they are almost transparent from underneath whereby you can see their heart beat and organs. This was on of the highlights of my career working with reptiles and amphibians as they’re very difficult to find being nocturnal. These frogs are at risk due to habitat loss and wildlife smuggling. It was one of the highlights of Mark’s career working with reptiles and amphibians to find such a rare animal.
The Snake Hunter with the owner of Reptilandia (Carlos)
The Snake Hunter in Juayua to visit Reptilandia
The Snake Hunter holding an iguana in Reptilandia, El Salvador.
The Snake Hunter with the owner of Reptilandia (Carlos)
Reptilandia in Juayua
Mark visited Reptilandia in Juayua where he met Carlos the owner. There Mark spent time with several of the different endemic species of snakes of El Salvador including the Honduran Milk Snake and the Boa Constrictor and more. Reptilandia also has other amazing animals from outside El Salvador including including chameleons, desert tortoise, reticulated python and more. Mark went behind the scenes to hold the animals and teach people about them. I strongly recommend to visit Reptilandia if you visit this beautiful country.
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Cuerpo de Bomberos de El Salvador (Fire Corps of El Salvador)
Mark was privileged to go behind the scenes at the Fire Corps of El Salvador. There he we given a personalised tour of the fire trucks and met with representatives to discuss how the Cuerpo de Bomberos de El Salvador catch snakes on behalf of the public in El Salvdaor. After extensive discussions, Mark was invited back to provide education and training for the Fire Department on different snake catching techniques. Mark gave gifts of an Australian boomerang and Tim Tams for the fire corps staff.
Rotary San Salvador Noroeste
Mark was most honoured to be invited to Rotary San Salvador Noroeste to give a speech about his project to reduce incidents of snake bites around the world particularly in developing nations. Mark spoke about his life as a snake catcher and single father too. Rotary and Mark have since commenced a planned project for his return to El Salvador to train people about snakes and snake bite safety. Stay tuned for this incredibly important work.
Mark was invited to the University of El Salvador where he milked venom from a rattle snake.
Mark Pelley holding a central american rattle snake
Rattle snakes are a viper meaning that have long retractable front fangs
Mark was invited to the University of El Salvador where he milked venom from a rattle snake.
Universidad de El Salvador
​Mark was formally invited to the University of El Salvador where he met with experts on toxicology to discuss and learn about snakes endemic to El Salvador and snake venoms. Mark demonstrated different techniques for venom milking as well as handling of Central American Rattle snakes. Mark was formally invited back to educate the relevant university staff about snake handling and understanding of their behaviour. In the photos, you can see the size of the fangs of the Central American rattle snake.