Krait, Vipers, Triangle Keelback, Moth, Frogs, Lizards
Nov 17, 2016 05:42:54 #
A rather small Blue Krait / Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus) I found some time ago at night. Approximately 2 feet long. West Malaysia. Highly venomous.
Bungarus candidus_MG_4840 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Bungarus candidus_MG_4843 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Bell's Anglehead Lizard (Gonocephalus bellii) from the highlands of Pahang, West Malaysia.
Gonocephalus bellii_MG_4307 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A beautiful moth that was attracted to the light at night, Selangor, West Malaysia. Dysphania malayanus - suggested by Antonio Giudici.
Dysphania malayanus_MG_4718 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Dark-eared Tree Frog (Polypedates macrotis) in amplexus, West Malaysia.
Polypedates macrotis_MG_4635 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A really beautiful juvenile Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus), West Malaysia.
Xenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_4393 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Up close with a Bell's Anglehead Lizard (Gonocephalus bellii), highland of Pahang, Peninsula Malaysia.
Gonocephalus bellii_MG_4476 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A collage showing the many different shades of green on juvenile male as well as female Wagler's Pit Vipers (Tropidolaemus wagleri), and different shades of black and yellow on adult/sub-adult females. All from West Malaysia.
Bungarus candidus_MG_4840 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrBungarus candidus_MG_4843 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrBell's Anglehead Lizard (Gonocephalus bellii) from the highlands of Pahang, West Malaysia.
Gonocephalus bellii_MG_4307 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrA beautiful moth that was attracted to the light at night, Selangor, West Malaysia. Dysphania malayanus - suggested by Antonio Giudici.
Dysphania malayanus_MG_4718 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrDark-eared Tree Frog (Polypedates macrotis) in amplexus, West Malaysia.
Polypedates macrotis_MG_4635 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrA really beautiful juvenile Triangle Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus), West Malaysia.
Xenochrophis trianguligerus_MG_4393 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrUp close with a Bell's Anglehead Lizard (Gonocephalus bellii), highland of Pahang, Peninsula Malaysia.
Gonocephalus bellii_MG_4476 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrA collage showing the many different shades of green on juvenile male as well as female Wagler's Pit Vipers (Tropidolaemus wagleri), and different shades of black and yellow on adult/sub-adult females. All from West Malaysia.
Nov 17, 2016 06:52:11 #
Nov 17, 2016 07:18:04 #
Great series Kurt. Is the Krait the same snake they commonly call the pacific sea snake? Use to run into them diving when I was younger. They use to follow us up when decompressing. A professor I had in collage was using them to try to figure out how they filtered out salt in the water to keep themselves hydrated. I really like the snake collage, very interesting color mix from a single species. By the way, I like snakes.
Nov 17, 2016 08:09:43 #
Another outstanding series Kurt. My favorite is the moth. It is an awesome shot!
Nov 17, 2016 10:19:52 #
Beautiful pictures! I don't mind finding venomous snakes, since that is when I can keep my eye on them.
Nov 17, 2016 15:02:18 #
Nov 17, 2016 18:26:47 #
Nov 17, 2016 21:45:35 #
Thanks for looking and commenting, infocus, Wayne, Carol, Mark, Douglass, kpmac. Much appreciated.
Wayne - no, this is a land krait. Sea Krait refers to the Laticauda sp.
Wayne - no, this is a land krait. Sea Krait refers to the Laticauda sp.
Nov 17, 2016 22:51:43 #
Nov 18, 2016 08:57:54 #
orionmystery wrote:
Thanks Kurt, I noticed this one doesn't have a flat tail, other than that they look very similar with a slightly different head shape.Wayne - no, this is a land krait. Sea Krait refers to the Laticauda sp.
Nov 18, 2016 19:18:17 #
Nov 18, 2016 22:47:27 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
I know that the Krait is highly venomous, but what about the Keelback? It has that "innocent" look of a cobra relative.
Nov 18, 2016 23:26:45 #
trigger finger
Loc: Beautiful Polk Co. Fl.
Great set Kurt!! All are fantastic, your angleheads are amazing. The detail on them stands out, but it's there in all of them too. There just my favorites.
Nov 19, 2016 03:47:41 #
Thanks for looking and commenting, Allen, raymondh, SWFeral, trigger finger.
Wayne - that's correct! Oh btw, I used to be terrified of snakes until like 3 years ago. I decided to take up herping and to know the snakes better. I have totally overcome my fear of snakes, and in fact, really fond of them now!
SWFeral - Triangle Keelback is non venomous.
Wayne - that's correct! Oh btw, I used to be terrified of snakes until like 3 years ago. I decided to take up herping and to know the snakes better. I have totally overcome my fear of snakes, and in fact, really fond of them now!
SWFeral - Triangle Keelback is non venomous.
Nov 19, 2016 10:05:54 #
As always, a great set. I would wager quite a few of your subjects are venomous. Great treatment, please keep sharing and take care!
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