“Calliophis maculiceps” (Speckled coral snake) Length: Average 50 cm though females can get considerably longer at 130 cm (reference – http://www.afpmb.org/content/venomous-animals-c#Calliophismaculiceps).. Range: These small coral snakes are found all over Thailand and some other countries in Asia. I have seen a half dozen of these snakes in southern Thailand, usually found by people in their [...]
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Small Spotted Coral Snake – Venomous – Potentially Dangerous
Posted on 02 December 2011.
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15 Green Mambas Loose in Bangkok Flood
Posted on 06 November 2011.
Recently 2 adult and 13 juvenile eastern green mambas escaped from a house located within the flooded area in Bangkok, Thailand. Some were caught, some killed, and apparently nobody bitten (yet) by one. They did import some antivenin and have many vials available, at what I think was 300,000 THB – per vial. Yes, about [...]
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Dog-Toothed Cat Snake – Boiga Cynodon Photos
Posted on 11 October 2011.
Two photos of one of my favorite of all Thailand snakes – the dog-toothed cat snake. These are the longest of the cat snakes and get nearly 3 meters in length. They have a strange shaped head, as most cat snakes – and some would swear it was a viper. Many Thais see the triangle [...]
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Striped Bronzeback Snake – Thailand – Dendrelaphis caudolineatus
Posted on 09 October 2011.
I had a juvenile striped bronzeback a little while back – video here. These are fast, tree climbing snakes that are active during the daytime and are frequently found in residential areas. They love frogs and lizards, from what I’ve seen them eat. These snakes are exceptionally beautiful. They are rather nervous – meaning, they [...]
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Golden Tree Snake – Chrysopelea ornata ornatissima – Common in Thailand
Posted on 06 October 2011.
These are like the road runner of snakes – they are super fast, thin, and agile. They can climb trees and bushes faster than any other snake I’ve seen, and they are wicked fast on the strike. Yesterday I saw one strike so fast I couldn’t see it. That’s fast. These are very common snakes [...]
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Monocled Cobra Photo – Naja kaouthia
Posted on 22 September 2011.
One friend I have said, out of all the snakes in Thailand (about 200) – he likes the monocled cobras the best. I asked – why? They are always angry and ready to bite! They never chill out. They never relax. They are always ready to serve up a plate of death for you – [...]
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Indo-Malayan Mountain Pit Viper – Venomous – Dangerous
Posted on 22 July 2011.
[Photo credit and 2011 Copyright - Stewart King, used with permission.] Name: Indo-Malayan Mountain Pit Viper, Mountain Pit Viper, Blotched Pit Viper, Mountain Iron-head Snake, Chinese Mountain Pit Viper Sci Name: Ovophis monticola convictus Length: Males are about 1/2 meter and females are typically just over 1 meter. Description: Short stubby snakes with large (in [...]
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Malayan Bridle Snake – Non Venomous – Not Dangerous
Posted on 21 July 2011.
Name: Dryocalamus subannulatus. I am not 100% on this ID, it could also be a Common Bridle Snake or a Laotian Wolf Snake. Length: 70cm – measured Description: This is a thin snake the thickness of a finger. It has black blobs, that can almost be called stripes when looked at from overhead. From the side, [...]
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Striped Bronzeback Snake – Non Venomous – Not Dangerous
Posted on 28 June 2011.
“Dendrelaphis caudolineatus” (Striped bronzeback snake) Length: Up to about 1.5 meters. The males are a bit more red on top, and slightly thinner. Range: The Striped Bronzeback is found in southern Thailand through the Malaysian Peninsula, and to Singapore, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. The snake shown here was caught in Tub Kaak, Krabi [...]
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Fastest King Cobra on the Planet? (Video)
Posted on 27 June 2011.
It’s a sensational headline, but I thought it was important that you read this if you handle venomous snakes at all – and even if you don’t. (King cobra video below) I got a call from my friend this morning. He told me they caught a 2+ meter king cobra at a palm plantation the [...]
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Snake Poll – Survey – Research
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