[Page Updated: 30 May 2023] Mangrove Pit Viper –Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus Also known as mangrove viper, shore pit viper, Gray’s pit viper, purple-spotted pit viper, and shore pit viper. In the past (2004-2011) this snake was called Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus. Thais Say: Ngoo pang ka. Please keep in mind almost no Thais you meet will know this … Read more
These Golden Tree Snakes are also known as Flying Snakes or Gliding Snakes. They glide very well, perhaps the best of any snake in the world, and even better than some squirrels and lizards. Golden Tree Snakes are lime green (งูเขียว) and black checkered type patterned snake. They are tree dwellers but can climb anything, … Read more
Did you get our FREE PDF file yet?PHOTOS OF COMMON THAILAND SNAKES!It’s HERE> Very Common Non-Venomous Snakes in Thailand [Last updated: 2 June 2022] Thailand has around 185 snake species considered non-venomous, or mildly venomous and not a threat to human beings. Though these snakes are not known to be dangerous to humans, that doesn’t … Read more
[Last update: 22 October 2022] Red Headed Krait – Venomous Snake Thais say: Ngoo sam lee-um hoo-uh si dang Length: These kraits grow to about 2 meters long, though most adults found are shorter. Appearance: Somewhat pronounced vertebral ridge, which differentiates from the Malayan Blue Coral Snake (Calliophis bivurgata). Body is black or dark grey, … Read more
I thought I’d write up a list of Thailand snakes I’ve caught – just to try to keep track. Here’s a list of both venomous and non-venomous snakes I’ve caught (through 4/2017). Thailand Snakes I’ve Found: NEW SPECIES! I found a new Oligodon species that has not been named. NEW SPECIES! I found another snake … Read more