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More snakes from Selangor and Pahang

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Cute little Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas) with full stomach, Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageMacropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3018 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3038 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3033 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3003 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus), Selangor, Malaysia.
Image_MG_2698 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Image_MG_2684 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Image_MG_2670 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A different individual, more yellowish compared to the previous one which was more reddish.
Image_MG_2638 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Amphiesma sanguineum), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageAmphiesma sanguineum_MG_3943 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAmphiesma sanguineum_MG_3961 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAmphiesma sanguineum_MG_3965 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAmphiesma sanguineum_MG_3937 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis), Pahang, Malaysia. One big one small. The bigger one is 33 cm long.
ImageMacrocalamus gentingensis_MG_4002 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

a different individual
ImageMacrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3199 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3116 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3114 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Dwarf Reed Snake, Cantor's Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImagePseudorabdion longiceps_MG_2241 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImagePseudorabdion longiceps_MG_2236 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Williamson's Reed Snake, Mountain Dwarf Snake (Collorhabdium williamsoni), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageCollorhabdium williamsoni_MG_3496 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCollorhabdium williamsoni_MG_3990 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCollorhabdium williamsoni_MG_4010 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Barred Kukri Snake / Banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageOligodon signatus_MG_2612 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageOligodon signatus_MG_2586 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Hagen's Pitviper (Trimeresurus hageni), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageTrimeresurus hageni_MG_3679 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageTrimeresurus hageni_MG_3675 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

a different individual from a different date.
ImageTrimeresurus hageni_MG_2273 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


A really cute juvenile Keeled Rat Snake (Ptyas carinata), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImagePtyas carinata_MG_2522 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImagePtyas carinata_MG_2525 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImagePtyas carinata_MG_2512 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Butler's Wolf Snake (Lycodon butleri), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageLycodon butleri_MG_2353 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

photobombed by an ant!
ImageLycodon butleri_MG_2346 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Haas’ Bronzeback snake (Dendrelaphis haasi), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageDendrelaphis haasi_MG_3266 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageDendrelaphis haasi_MG_3253 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageDendrelaphis haasi_MG_2484 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Juvenile Gold-ringed Cat Snake, Mangrove Snake (Boida dendrophila), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageBoiga dendrophila_MG_2983 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageBoiga dendrophila_MG_2989 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

adult
ImageBoiga dendrophila_MG_2940 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageBoiga dendrophila_MG_2974 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


White-spotted Cat Snake, Drapiez’s Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImageBoiga drapiezii_MG_2565 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageBoiga drapiezii_MG_2560 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


White-bellied Rat Snake, Brown Rat Snake (Ptyas fusca), Selangor, Malaysia.
ImagePtyas fusca_MG_2491 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImagePtyas fusca_MG_2503 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Chanard's Reed Snake (Macrocalamus chanardi), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageMacrocalamus chanardi_MG_2370 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacrocalamus chanardi_MG_2366 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageMacrocalamus chanardi_MG_2358 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Cameron Highlands pitviper (Trimeresurus nebularis), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageTrimeresurus nebularis_MG_4014 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageTrimeresurus nebularis_MG_3390 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageTrimeresurus nebularis_MG_3236 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Low's Reed Snake / Lovi's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageCalamaria lovii_MG_3447 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCalamaria lovii_MG_3439 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCalamaria lovii_MG_3433 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCalamaria lovii_MG_3395 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Siamese Peninsula pitviper (Trimeresurus fucatus), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageTrimeresurus fucatus_MG_2786 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageTrimeresurus fucatus_MG_2782 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageTrimeresurus fucatus_MG_2788 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Pink-headed Reed Snake, White-headed Reed Snake (Calamaria schlegeli), Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageCalamaria schlegeli_MG_3348 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCalamaria schlegeli_MG_3345 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Asian Slug Snake, Mountain Slug Snake, Mountain Snail Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis). Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageAsthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3341 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAsthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3333 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAsthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3328 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAsthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_2905 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans), with a Lynx spider on its head. Malaysia.
ImageAhaetulla mycterizans_MG_3612 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageAhaetulla mycterizans_MG_3605 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Common Mock viper, Psammodynastes pulverulentus. Pahang.
ImagePsammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3292 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImagePsammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3288 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

sleeping
ImagePsammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3354 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
ImageXenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_3279 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageXenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_3271 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Slender Wolf Snake / Dark Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus). Malaysia.
ImageLepturophis albofuscus_MG_3055 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageLepturophis albofuscus_MG_3053 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis pictus).
ImageDendrelaphis pictus_MG_2466 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Blunt-headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia. All coiled up :D
ImageAplopeltura boa_MG_2462 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis). Pahang, Malaysia.
ImageAsthenodipsas lasgalenensis_MG_2383 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Caecilian from montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia. Ichthyophis sp.
ImageCaecilian_MG_2413 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

ImageCaecilian_MG_2408 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
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Great stuff again, Kurt! I especially love the first one and the green drapiezii.

Hey... wait a minute, that last one is not a snake! ;) :twisted:
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Awesome, as usual. That's a lot of reed snakes.
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great pics as usual.
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Thanks, Jeroen!
Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:Great stuff again, Kurt! I especially love the first one and the green drapiezii.

Hey... wait a minute, that last one is not a snake! ;) :twisted:
Heheh..i was hoping no one would notice! :P
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LouB747 wrote:Awesome, as usual. That's a lot of reed snakes.
Thanks, Lou. Yes, all from highlands except the Pseudorabdion longiceps.
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Chaitanya wrote:great pics as usual.
Thank you, Chaitanya!
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Great Elephants!!!! That boy just can't do nothing wrong .... boggles the neurons.

PS: "Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth? :-) :-) :-)
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Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth? :-) :-) :-)
The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.
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Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:
Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth? :-) :-) :-)
The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.
Who came up with the name? (Also of possible interest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312085449154256860/)
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Quality images Kurt!
As usual, I am instantly drawn to the Trimeresurus species!
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Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:
Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:
Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth? :-) :-) :-)
The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.
Who came up with the name? (Also of possible interest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312085449154256860/)
https://perryleewoodjr.files.wordpress. ... enesis.pdf
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Thank you, Jeroen!
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