dangerous Thailand snake Archives

Red Necked Keelback – Venomous – Dangerous

Red necked keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus) is now classified as a deadly venomous snake.

(Page Updated: 1 May 2022) Rhabdophis subminiatus (Red-Necked Keelback Snake) Thai: (ngoo lay sab ko dang) Length: Up to 100 cm (1 meters). I’ve never seen one close to 1 meter in length. Range: Thailand and southeast Asia. Notes: These snakes are commonly found near water, lakes, ponds, and in gardens. Recently a friend had … Read more

Thailand Snake Note – Deadliest Snake in Thailand?

by Vern

Depending how you define ‘deadliest’ there could be a few different Thailand snakes to get that title. If you’re defining deadliest snake as the one that actually kills the most people in Thailand per year, then the deadliest snake is the Malayan Pit Viper. These small brown vipers lay in the grass and wait for … Read more