Pretty ribbon. Striped Coral Snake (Calliophis intestinalis) playing dead, again. They are really good at this! Highly venomous. Malaysia.
Calliophis intestinalis_MG_9318 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Calliophis intestinalis_MG_9316 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Calliophis intestinalis_MG_9323 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Red-headed Reed Snake (Calamaria schlegeli). Montane forest, Pahang, Malaysia.
Calamaria schlegeli_MG_9512 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Calamaria schlegeli_MG_9507 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Calamaria schlegeli_MG_9509 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Cameron Highlands Pit Viper (Trimeresurus nebularis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9078 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9456 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9454 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9446 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9083 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_9085 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Greyish green form of Black-headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps). Malaysia.
Boiga nigriceps_MG_9143 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Boiga nigriceps_MG_9144 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis_MG_9054 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis_MG_9059 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis_MG_9048 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Amphiesma sanguineum). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_9020 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Photobombed by a wasp
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_9026 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
wonderful colors
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_9031 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Beautiful little Striped Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus). Malaysia.
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus_MG_9161 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus_MG_9151 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus_MG_9153 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Dusky Wolf Snake (Lycodon effraenis)
Lycodon effraenis_MG_9303 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Lycodon effraenis_MG_9298 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
A very short encounter with a SpeckleBelly Keelback (Rhabdophis chrysargos). Malaysia. My first Rhabdophis too.
Rhabdophis chrysargos_MG_9294 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Rhabdophis chrysargos_MG_9296 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Low's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii) - ID credit: Evan Quah. Malaysia.
Calamaria lovii_MG_9125 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Calamaria lovii_MG_9134 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
A big and beautiful White-bellied Rat Snake (Ptyas fusca) sleeping on a low branch at night. Malaysia.
Ptyas fusca_MG_9353 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Ptyas fusca_MG_9345 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Ptyas fusca_MG_9367 copy by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
More tropical snakes of Malaysia: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2014/0 ... nakes.html
Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
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Re: Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
excellent pics.
Re: Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
Stunning.
Thanks for posting.
Nick
Thanks for posting.
Nick
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Re: Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
He-he, I think I met some of those specimens last month . Will post a report here once I've got the IDs sorted as much as possible. It was great meeting you, Kurt. Keep up the good work & thanks! BTW, are you sure that's not A. vertebralis instead of lasgalenensis? If yes, how can you tell?
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Thanks for looking and commenting, Chaitanya, Nick, Jeroen.
Jeroen, I consulted Evan on the ID. Not 100% unless there's a voucher at hand to examine.
Jeroen, I consulted Evan on the ID. Not 100% unless there's a voucher at hand to examine.
Re: Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
Awesome selection, Kurt! Looks like things are really picking up around this time of year, these are some really rare species. I love the Calamaria lovii, I assume from montane forest? The Amphiesma sanguineum is also great! I can't wait to come back...
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Thanks, Rupert. Yeah, I think the snake season is back! No snakes the past couple of months and then 2 or 3 per night the last two trips.
Yes, both the C. lovii and A. sanguineum are from montane forest in Pahang.
Yes, both the C. lovii and A. sanguineum are from montane forest in Pahang.
Re: Snakes from Selangor and Pahang, Malaysia
Wow....again. That coral is awesome looking. Daytime find? Love the blue showing through on the viper. So jealous.
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Thanks, Lou. These were all taken at night.LouB747 wrote:Wow....again. That coral is awesome looking. Daytime find? Love the blue showing through on the viper. So jealous.
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Thanks, Trey.Trey wrote:Nice Set!