Snakes of Malaysia:
These are all the snakes that I have photographed, mostly from within Peninsula Malaysia. Although far from complete, it should still be good for identification purpose. More species will be added as I find them! Do also check out amphibia.my and ecologyasia .
The first snake I ever photographed with my MP-E65 lens. Only 4 inches from front of lens to subject! Kuala Lumpur.
Probably a hatchling of Specklebelly Keelback, (Rhabdophis chrysargos). (ID credit: Ingomar)
Specklebelly Keelback, (Rhabdophis chrysargos)
Specklebelly Keelback, (Rhabdophis chrysargos)
Specklebelly Keelback, (Rhabdophis chrysargos)
Red-necked Keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus). Khao Sok National Park, Thailand.
A different individual with busted lower jaw. Red-necked Keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus). Khao Sok National Park, Thailand.
Leonard's Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin, Evan Quah. Selangor, Malaysia.
Leonard's Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin, Evan Quah. Selangor, Malaysia.
Leonard's Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin, Evan Quah. Selangor, Malaysia.
Leonard's Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin, Evan Quah. Selangor, Malaysia.
Leonard's Pipe Snake (Anomochilus leonardi). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin, Evan Quah. Selangor, Malaysia.
Mueller's Blind Snake (Argyrophis muelleri)
Mueller's Blind Snake (Argyrophis muelleri)
This has to be one of the prettiest snakes I have ever seen in Malaysia. Speckled coral snake / Small-spotted coral snake (Calliophis maculiceps), Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. Highly venomous!
Striped Coral Snake/Banded Malayan Coral Snake (Calliophis intestinalis). Venomous. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Striped Coral Snake/Banded Malayan Coral Snake (Calliophis intestinalis), playing dead.
Striped Coral Snake/Banded Malayan Coral Snake (Calliophis intestinalis). Venomous. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Calliophis intestinalis playing dead.
Calliophis intestinalis
Red headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps)
Red headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps) swimming in a stream.
Red-headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps)
Blue Krait / Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus)
Blue Krait / Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus)
Blue Krait / Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus)
The cutest snake in Malaysia: Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia.
Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia.
Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia.
Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia.
Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). Malaysia.
Blunt Headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa). All coiled up :D
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus). About 6 feet long. Selangor, Malaysia.
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus). About 6 feet long. Selangor, Malaysia.
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus). About 6 feet long. Selangor, Malaysia.
Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus). 8 footer!
Orange-necked Keelback (Macropisthodon flaviceps). ID credit: Ingomar. Kuala Lumpur
Orange-necked Keelback (Macropisthodon flaviceps).
Orange-necked Keelback (Macropisthodon flaviceps).
Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas)
Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas)
Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas)
Blue-necked Keelback / Blueneck Keelback (Macropisthodon rhodomelas)
MP-E65 shot of a Red-headed Reed Snake, Calamaria schlegeli. Pahang.
Red-headed Reed Snake, Calamaria schlegeli. Pahang.
Red-headed Reed Snake, Calamaria schlegeli. Pahang.
Low's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii)
Low's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii)
Low's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii)
Low's Reed Snake (Calamaria lovii)
Griswold's Reed Snake (Calamaria griswoldi). One of the prettiest reed snakes ever! Montane forest of Sabah, East Malaysia (Borneo).
Griswold's Reed Snake (Calamaria griswoldi).
Griswold's Reed Snake (Calamaria griswoldi).
Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis), Pahang, Malaysia. One big, one small. The bigger one is 33 cm long.
Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis)
Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis)
Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis)
Genting Highlands Reed Snake (Macrocalamus gentingensis)
Chanard's Reed Snake (Macrocalamus chanardi)
Chanard's Reed Snake (Macrocalamus chanardi)
Chanard's Reed Snake (Macrocalamus chanardi)
Dwarf Reed Snake, Cantor's Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps)
Dwarf Reed Snake, Cantor's Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps)
Williamson's Reed Snake, Mountain Dwarf Snake (Collorhabdium williamsoni)
Williamson's Reed Snake, Mountain Dwarf Snake (Collorhabdium williamsoni)
Williamson's Reed Snake, Mountain Dwarf Snake (Collorhabdium williamsoni)
Tropidolaemus wagleri, also with the MP-E65, 1:1. Pahang.
Tropidolaemus wagleri, also with the MP-E65, 2:1. Pahang.
Another pit viper Tropidolaemus wagleri. Kuala Lumpur
Juvenile female Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) Info credit: Chia How. Selangor, Malaysia.
Juvenile female Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) Info credit: Chia How. Selangor, Malaysia.
Sub-adult female Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). Penang, Malaysia.
Sub-adult female Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). Penang, Malaysia.
Adult female Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). Selangor.
Up close with a hatchling of Bornean Keeled Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus), Poring, Sabah (Borneo).
Bornean Keeled Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus)
Bornean Keeled Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus)
Cameron Highlands Pit Viper, Trimeresurus nebularis, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia.
Cameron Highlands Pit Viper, Trimeresurus nebularis. Montane forest of Pahang.
Cameron Highlands Pit Viper, Trimeresurus nebularis. Montane forest of Pahang.
Cameron Highlands Pit Viper, Trimeresurus nebularis. Montane forest of Pahang.
Trimeresurus nebularis eating Rhacophorus bipunctatus
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Pahang, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Pahang, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Pahang, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Pahang, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Perak, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Perak, Malaysia
Trimeresurus fucatus, Siamese Peninsula pit viper, Langkawi, Malaysia
Hagen's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus hageni)
Hagen's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus hageni)
Hagen's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus hageni)
Hagen's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus hageni)
While we were photographing this male Hagen's Pitviper (Trimeresurus hageni), a jumping spider (Salticidae - genus?) came to photobomb him! Malaysia.
A rather aggressive Malayan Bridle Snake ( Dryocalamus subannulatus - ID credit: Steven Wong). Selangor.
Malayan Bridle Snake (Dryocalamus subannulatus). Selangor, Malaysia.
Malayan Bridle Snake (Dryocalamus subannulatus). Selangor, Malaysia.
A juvenile Malayan Bridle Snake ( Dryocalamus subannulatus - ID credit: Evan Quah). Pahang.
A juvenile Malayan Bridle Snake ( Dryocalamus subannulatus - ID credit: Evan Quah). Pahang. Very long and slim, about 9 inches.
A juvenile Malayan Bridle Snake ( Dryocalamus subannulatus - ID credit: Evan Quah). Pahang.
Malayan Bridle Snake ( Dryocalamus subannulatus)
Dendrelaphis striatus, Cohn's Bronzeback snake. Kuala Lumpur.
Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis pictus). Negeri Sembilan.
Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis pictus)
A baby Striped Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus). Selangor.
The same baby Striped Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus) biting a friend of mine :D
Good looking Striped Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus). Selangor, Malaysia.
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus
Haas' Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis haasi)
Haas' Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis haasi). Selangor, Malaysia.
Haas' Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis haasi). Selangor, Malaysia.
Haas' Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis haasi). Selangor, Malaysia.
Elegant Bronzeback, Dendrelaphis formosus. Selangor.
Elegant Bronzeback, Dendrelaphis formosus. Selangor.
Elegant Bronzeback, Dendrelaphis formosus. Selangor.
Blue Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis cyanochloris)
Blue Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis cyanochloris)
Blue Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis cyanochloris)
Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini)
Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini)
Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini)
Click here to check out a really cool animated gif of a Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini)
Juvenile Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
Juvenile Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus). Selangor.
Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus)
Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus)
Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus)
Spotted Keelback (Xenochrophis maculatus)
Common Mock viper, Psammodynastes pulverulentus. Pahang.
Common Mock viper, Psammodynastes pulverulentus.
Common Mock viper (Psammodynastes pulverulentus).
Me photographing the mock viper! Photo courtesy of Derrick.
Paradise tree snake (Chrysopelea paradisi). Selangor.
Paradise tree snake (Chrysopelea paradisi). Selangor.
Paradise tree snake (Chrysopelea paradisi). Selangor.
Paradise tree snake (Chrysopelea paradisi). Selangor.
A really beautiful Twin-barred Flying Snake (Chrysopelea pelias). Malaysia.
Twin-barred Flying Snake (Chrysopelea pelias).
Twin-barred Flying Snake (Chrysopelea pelias).
Keel-bellied whip snake (Dryophiops rubescens). Kuala Lumpur.
Keel-bellied whip snake (Dryophiops rubescens). Kuala Lumpur.
Keel-bellied whip snake (Dryophiops rubescens). Kuala Lumpur.
Keel-bellied whip snake (Dryophiops rubescens). Kuala Lumpur.
Red Tailed Racer (Gonyosoma oxycephalum). Selangor.
Red Tailed Racer (Gonyosoma oxycephalum). Selangor.
Red Tailed Racer (Gonyosoma oxycephalum). Selangor.
Red Tailed Racer (Gonyosoma oxycephalum). Selangor.
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina), Negeri Sembilan
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina).
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina).
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina).
Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans)
Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans)
Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans)
Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans), with a Lynx spider on its head.
Vertebral Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Vertebral Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Vertebral Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis). Pahang, Malaysia.
Asian Slug Snake, Mountain Slug Snake, Mountain Snail Snake (Asthenodipsas vertebralis)
Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia
Mirkwood Forest Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas lasgalenensis).
Malayan Slug Snake / Dark-necked Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccanus)
Malayan Slug Snake / Dark-necked Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccanus)
Malayan Slug Snake / Dark-necked Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccanus)
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Hebius sanguineum / Amphiesma sanguineum). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia.
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Hebius sanguineum / Amphiesma sanguineum). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Hebius sanguineum / Amphiesma sanguineum).
Smedley's Keelback / Cameron's Keelback (Hebius sanguineum / Amphiesma sanguineum). Montane forest of Pahang, Malaysia
Cuteness overload! White-fronted Water Snake (Hebius flavifrons / Amphiesma flavifrons).
White-fronted Water Snake (Hebius flavifrons / Amphiesma flavifrons).
White-fronted Water Snake (Hebius flavifrons / Amphiesma flavifrons).
Black Headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps), Selangor.
Black Headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps), Selangor.
Boiga nigriceps
Boiga nigriceps
A baby Black headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps), Selangor.
Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon). Selangor, Malaysia.
Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon). Selangor, Malaysia.
Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon). Selangor, Malaysia.
Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon).
White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin. Selangor, Malaysia.
White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii). ID credit: Mohd Abdul Muin. Selangor, Malaysia.
White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii).
White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii).
White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii).
Salmon colored White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii) from the highland of Sabah, Borneo
Salmon colored White-spotted Cat Snake (Boiga drapiezii) from the highland of Sabah, Borneo
Mangrove Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
Mangrove Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
Mangrove Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
Mangrove Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
Up close with a gorgeous Jasper Cat Snake (Boiga jaspidea), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jasper Cat Snake (Boiga jaspidea)
Jasper Cat Snake (Boiga jaspidea)
Juvenile White Bellied Rat Snake (Ptyas fusca), Selangor
Juvenile White Bellied Rat Snake (Ptyas fusca),
Adult Ptyas fusca
Up close with a Ptyas fusca
Ptyas fusca . This one is from Khao Sok National Park, Thailand.
Juvenile Keeled Rat Snake (Ptyas carinata)
Juvenile Keeled Rat Snake (Ptyas carinata)
Juvenile Keeled Rat Snake (Ptyas carinata)
Common Wolf Snake (Lycodon capucinus). Negeri Sembilan
Butler's Wolf Snake (Lycodon butleri)
Butler's Wolf Snake (Lycodon butleri)
Butler's Wolf Snake (Lycodon butleri)
Malayan Banded Wolf Snake (Lycodon subcinctus).
Malayan Banded Wolf Snake (Lycodon subcinctus).
Malayan Banded Wolf Snake (Lycodon subcinctus).
Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens). Selangor.
Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens). Selangor.
Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens).
Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens), dark form.
Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens), dark form.
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus). Egg thief! The snails were accomplice!
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus). Selangor.
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus). Selangor, Malaysia.
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus). Selangor, Malaysia.
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus)
Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus)
Dusky Wolf Snake (Lycodon effraenis). Selangor.
Dusky Wolf Snake (Lycodon effraenis).
Dusky Wolf Snake (Lycodon effraenis).
Slender Wolf Snake / Dark Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus). Malaysia.
Slender Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus). Night herping, Selangor, Malaysia.
Slender Wolf Snake / Dark Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus).
One of the prettiest Lepturophis albofuscus I have ever seen.
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