Cute little Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas) with full stomach, Selangor, Malaysia.
Macropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3018 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3038 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3033 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macropisthodon rhodomelas_MG_3003 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus), Selangor, Malaysia.
_MG_2698 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
_MG_2684 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
_MG_2670 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A different individual, more yellowish compared to the previous one which was more reddish.
_MG_2638 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Amphiesma sanguineum), Pahang, Malaysia.
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_3943 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_3961 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Amphiesma sanguineum_MG_3965 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Amphiesma 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.
Macrocalamus gentingensis_MG_4002 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
a different individual
Macrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3199 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3116 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macrocalamus gentingensis_MG_3114 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Dwarf Reed Snake, Cantor's Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps), Pahang, Malaysia.
Pseudorabdion longiceps_MG_2241 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Pseudorabdion longiceps_MG_2236 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Williamson's Reed Snake, Mountain Dwarf Snake (Collorhabdium williamsoni), Pahang, Malaysia.
Collorhabdium williamsoni_MG_3496 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Collorhabdium williamsoni_MG_3990 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Collorhabdium williamsoni_MG_4010 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Barred Kukri Snake / Banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus), Selangor, Malaysia.
Oligodon signatus_MG_2612 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Oligodon signatus_MG_2586 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Hagen's Pitviper (Trimeresurus hageni), Selangor, Malaysia.
Trimeresurus hageni_MG_3679 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Trimeresurus hageni_MG_3675 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
a different individual from a different date.
Trimeresurus hageni_MG_2273 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A really cute juvenile Keeled Rat Snake (Ptyas carinata), Selangor, Malaysia.
Ptyas carinata_MG_2522 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Ptyas carinata_MG_2525 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Ptyas carinata_MG_2512 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Butler's Wolf Snake (Lycodon butleri), Pahang, Malaysia.
Lycodon butleri_MG_2353 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
photobombed by an ant!
Lycodon butleri_MG_2346 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Haas’ Bronzeback snake (Dendrelaphis haasi), Selangor, Malaysia.
Dendrelaphis haasi_MG_3266 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Dendrelaphis haasi_MG_3253 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Dendrelaphis haasi_MG_2484 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Juvenile Gold-ringed Cat Snake, Mangrove Snake (Boida dendrophila), Selangor, Malaysia.
Boiga dendrophila_MG_2983 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Boiga dendrophila_MG_2989 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
adult
Boiga dendrophila_MG_2940 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Boiga dendrophila_MG_2974 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
White-spotted Cat Snake, Drapiez’s Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii), Selangor, Malaysia.
Boiga drapiezii_MG_2565 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Boiga drapiezii_MG_2560 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
White-bellied Rat Snake, Brown Rat Snake (Ptyas fusca), Selangor, Malaysia.
Ptyas fusca_MG_2491 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Ptyas fusca_MG_2503 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Chanard's Reed Snake (Macrocalamus chanardi), Pahang, Malaysia.
Macrocalamus chanardi_MG_2370 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macrocalamus chanardi_MG_2366 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Macrocalamus chanardi_MG_2358 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Cameron Highlands pitviper (Trimeresurus nebularis), Pahang, Malaysia.
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_4014 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_3390 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_3236 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Low's Reed Snake / Lovi's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii), Pahang, Malaysia.
Calamaria lovii_MG_3447 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Calamaria lovii_MG_3439 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Calamaria lovii_MG_3433 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Calamaria lovii_MG_3395 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Siamese Peninsula pitviper (Trimeresurus fucatus), Pahang, Malaysia.
Trimeresurus fucatus_MG_2786 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Trimeresurus fucatus_MG_2782 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Trimeresurus fucatus_MG_2788 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Pink-headed Reed Snake, White-headed Reed Snake (Calamaria schlegeli), Pahang, Malaysia.
Calamaria schlegeli_MG_3348 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Calamaria schlegeli_MG_3345 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Asian Slug Snake, Mountain Slug Snake, Mountain Snail Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Asthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3341 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Asthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3333 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Asthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_3328 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Asthenodipsas vertebralis_MG_2905 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans), with a Lynx spider on its head. Malaysia.
Ahaetulla mycterizans_MG_3612 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Ahaetulla mycterizans_MG_3605 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Common Mock viper, Psammodynastes pulverulentus. Pahang.
Psammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3292 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Psammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3288 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
sleeping
Psammodynastes pulverulentus_MG_3354 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
Xenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_3279 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Xenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_3271 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Slender Wolf Snake / Dark Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus). Malaysia.
Lepturophis albofuscus_MG_3055 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Lepturophis albofuscus_MG_3053 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis pictus).
Dendrelaphis pictus_MG_2466 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Blunt-headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia. All coiled up
Aplopeltura boa_MG_2462 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis_MG_2383 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Caecilian from montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia. Ichthyophis sp.
Caecilian_MG_2413 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Caecilian_MG_2408 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
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Re: More snakes from Selangor and Pahang
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!
Hey... wait a minute, that last one is not a snake!
Re: More snakes from Selangor and Pahang
Awesome, as usual. That's a lot of reed snakes.
Re: More snakes from Selangor and Pahang
great pics as usual.
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Thanks, Jeroen!
Heheh..i was hoping no one would notice!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!
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Thanks, Lou. Yes, all from highlands except the Pseudorabdion longiceps.LouB747 wrote:Awesome, as usual. That's a lot of reed snakes.
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Thank you, Chaitanya!Chaitanya wrote:great pics as usual.
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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?
PS: "Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth?
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The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth?
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Who came up with the name? (Also of possible interest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312085449154256860/)Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth?
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Quality images Kurt!
As usual, I am instantly drawn to the Trimeresurus species!
As usual, I am instantly drawn to the Trimeresurus species!
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https://perryleewoodjr.files.wordpress. ... enesis.pdfHans Breuer (twoton) wrote:Who came up with the name? (Also of possible interest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/312085449154256860/)Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:The vernacular is in line with the scientific species name, which was indeed inspired by Tolkien's imagination.Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:"Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake" ... seriously? What, the type specimen was found in Middle Earth?
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Thank you, Jeroen!