I went through all the images taken in 2017 and selected 73 of them for my blog post. Only eight allowed in the forum though.

Black-headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps) from Sabah, Borneo.
Boiga nigriceps_MG_8933 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Malcolm's Pitviper (Trimeresurus malcolmi) from Sabah, Borneo.
Trimeresurus malcolmi_MG_9130 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

In-situ shot of a really handsome File-eard Tree Frog (Polypedates otilophus). I love it when they pose naturally like this in typical tree frog pose! Lowland forest of Sarawak, Borneo (Malaysia).
Polypedates otilophus_MG_7888 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Check out this aptly named Violin Beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo. Only the second one I have ever seen!
Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8658 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Newly eclosed Tropical Swallowtail Moth (Lyssa zampa), lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Lyssa zampa_MG_8411 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

One of the coolest herps from the Nov 2017 Borneo Herp Tour: Red-headed Krait (Bungarus flaviceps baluensis). Extremely shy too!
Bungarus flaviceps baluensis_MG_9123 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Poor man's Malayan Horned Frog - Perak Spadefoot Frog / Perak Horned Toad (Xenophrys aceras). He/she doesn't look too happy to see me. Highlands of Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. We also meet the other poor man's horned frog, i.e Xenophrys longipes.
Xenophrys aceras_MG_5869 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Wonderful critter you come across while looking for snakes! Adult female Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus). Definitely one of the most well known and most beautiful species in the world. Peninsular Malaysia.
Hymenopus coronatus IMG_7932 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

All 73 of them here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2018/01/favorite-images-of-2017.html

Thanks for the comments, raymondh, Terry.

Terry - i always start by taking photos of any venomous snakes from safe distance, and only get closer, and closer if they look calm and chill. I was really close because I use the Laowa 15mm. But if you are not comfortable getting too close, you can use a 90mm/100mm/105mm macro lens.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Rebecca, saxman71, Tikva, Terry. Much appreciated.
Terry - with a Canon 70D, Laowa 15mm and diffused 270EX on hot shoe. Very very close to the subjects.
http://orionmystery.blogspot.my/2016/05/laowa-15mm-wide-angle-macro-lens.html

Thanks for looking and commenting, Dennis, kpmac, Allen, Mark.

Bornean Black Snake / Borneo Frog-eating Snake (Stegonotus borneensis), Sabah, Borneo.
Stegonotus borneensis_MG_9164 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Poor man's horned frog! (Xenophrys baluensis) from the highlands of Sabah, Borneo. Too many of them!
Xenophrys baluensis_MG_9160 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Kobayashi's Horned Frog (Megophrys kobayashii) from the highlands of Sabah, Borneo.
Megophrys kobayashii_MG_9005 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

You know it's going to be a great trip when you walk into the park during the day and immediately find a lifer gecko that you've been after for quite some time! Check out this amazing Sabah Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon rhacophorus) from the highlands of Sabah, Borneo.
Ptychozoon rhacophorus_MG_9071 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

I spotted this lovely frog in a hole up on a slope! Hole-in-the-head Frog (Huia cavitympanum), from Poring, Sabah.
Huia cavitympanum_MG_8969 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute lil Three-banded Bridle Snake (Dryocalamus tristrigatus) from Sabah, Borneo.
Dryocalamus tristrigatus_MG_9040 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Malcolm's Pitviper (Trimeresurus malcolmi) from Sabah, Borneo.
_MG_9130b copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Trimeresurus malcolmi_MG_9152 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and commenting, Rebecca, Raymondh, srat50.

Phil - LOL...hilarious.

srat50 - yeah, a little too close but only when the snakes are behaving!!!

Thanks for looking and commenting, Manglesphoto, Steve, Brenda, Allen, Mark, kpmac, allanj. Much appreciated.

Sorry for the long silence. Just realized that I haven't posted in 3 months!

Red-headed Krait (Bungarus flaviceps baluensis) from the Sabah, Borneo. Highly venomous, but extremely shy. Didn't even make any attempt to bite!
Bungarus flaviceps baluensis_MG_9123 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

This subspecies can only be found i Sabah!
Bungarus flaviceps baluensis_MG_9097 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Black-headed Cat Snake (Boiga nigriceps), also from Sabah, Borneo. Can be found in Peninsular Malaysia too.
Boiga nigriceps_MG_8933 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A male Sabah Pitviper (Trimeresurus sabahi), from the highland of Sabah, Borneo.
Trimeresurus sabahi_MG_9035 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Next time I see this species again, I will take profile shots of him/her!
Trimeresurus sabahi_MG_9022 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Gunung Inas Keelback / Mountain Keelback (Hebius inas / Amphiesma inas) from the highlands of Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia.
Hebius inas_MG_8842 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cameron Highlands Pit Viper (Trimeresurus nebularis), highlands of Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia.
Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_8893 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Trimeresurus nebularis_MG_8890 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and commenting, everyone. Much appreciated! :)

Newly eclosed Tropical Swallowtail Moth (Lyssa zampa), lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Lyssa zampa_MG_8411 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A female Rhinoceros Frog (Limnonectes plicatellus) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Limnonectes plicatellus_MG_8234 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute little Smooth Snail-eating Snake (Asthenodipsas laevis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Asthenodipsas laevis_MG_8539 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Gorgeous little Big-eyed Green Whip Snake /Malayan Vine Snake (Ahaetula mycterizans) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Ahaetula mycterizans_MG_8741 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Bornean Black Snake / Borneo Frog-eating Snake (Stegonotus borneensis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Stegonotus borneensis_MG_8580 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Check out this aptly named Violin Beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo. Only the second one I have ever seen!
Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8658 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8653 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

An extremely cute and photogenic juvenile Mossy Bush Frog (Philautus macroscelis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo. It's almost translucent!
Philautus macroscelis_MG_8508 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Up close with a big female Sabah Pit Viper (Trimeresurus sabahi). Also spotted a much smaller male the night before. Montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Trimeresurus sabahi_MG_8560 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Up close with a big female Sabah Pit Viper (Trimeresurus sabahi). Also spotted a much smaller male the night before. Montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Trimeresurus sabahi_MG_8549 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Blunt-head Slug Snake / Blunt-headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa) from the lowland forest of Poring, Sabah (Borneo). One of the many herps we found during our 8D/7N herp tour back in May, 2017.
Aplopeltura boa_MG_7587 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A male Sabah Pit Viper (Trimeresurus sabahi) we spotted during the Aug herp tour at the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo. Also from the May tour.
Trimeresurus sabahi_MG_8492 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Male Bornean Keeled Pitviper (Tropidolaemus subannulatus) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Tropidolaemus subannulatus_MG_8679 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr


Chasen's Mountain Pit Viper (Garthius chaseni) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia). This specimen was much darker than the first one we found back in May 2017.
Garthius chaseni_MG_8603 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Up close with a Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo. From the Aug tour.
Boiga cynodon_MG_8708 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Wallace's Flying Frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia. Night walk with a guest.
Rhacophorus nigropalmatus_MG_8224 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

http://OrionHerpAdventure.com/borneo.html

Thanks for looking and commenting! Much appreciated!

Peninsular Rock Gecko (Cnemaspis peninsularis) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Cnemaspis peninsularis_MG_8452 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Blacklipped Eyebrow Lizard (Phoxophrys nigrilabris) from the lowland forest of Sarawak.
Phoxophrys nigrilabris_MG_7860 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Malayan Mountain Keelback (Hebius inas) I spotted a couple of weeks ago at the highland of Pahang.
Hebius inas_MG_8488 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

What is going on? They were together when I spotted them, and still together when I was on the way out about an hour later. Lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia. Female Trilobite Beetles, Platerodrilus ruficollis.
Platerodrilus ruficollis_MG_8335 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Malayan Horned Frog / Long-nosed Horned Frog / Malayan Leaf Frog (Megophrys nasuta), lowland forest of Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia.
Megophrys nasuta_MG_8398 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Slender Wolf Snake (Lepturophis albofuscus). It was long, very very very long! Lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Lepturophis albofuscus_MG_8428 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

In-situ shot of a pair of River Toads (Phrynoidis aspera) in amplexus, lowland forest of Selangor, Peninsular.
Phrynoidis aspera_MG_8236 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute little Brown Kukri Snake (Oligodon purpurascens) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia. Very bitey!
Oligodon purpurascens_MG_8397 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Beautiful little Barred Kukri Snake (Oligodon signatus) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia. I have seen them feeding on lizard eggs a couple of times!
Oligodon signatus_MG_8289 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A surprise find during our final night at the montane forest of Sabah. After one Malcom's Pit Viper and two Mountain Pipe Snakes the nights before, I really wasn't expecting a Chasen's Mountain Pit Viper (Garthius chaseni).
Garthius chaseni_MG_7437 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

A rare gem we found on our first and second night of our Borneo Herp Tour at the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia) - Mountain Dwarf Pipe Snake (Anomochilus monticola).
Anomochilus monticola_MG_7407 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Jeweled Kukri Snake (Oligodon everetti), one of the many herps we found during the last Borneo Herp Tour in May 2017.
Oligodon everetti_MG_7459 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Brown Wolf Snake (Lycodon effraenis), lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Lycodon effraenis_MG_8240 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Lovely little Dwarf Water Snake (Opisthotropis typica) from the lowland stream of Poring, Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia).
Opisthotropis typica_MG_7523 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

As soon as I stepped out of the chalet, I saw this welcoming sight! A Malayan Bridle Snake (Dryocalamus subannulatus) on the tree right in front of the chalet! The fastest find ever. Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia.
Dryocalamus subannulatus_MG_8041 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute little juvenile Malayan Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccanus)
_MG_7596 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Beautiful black morph Dog-toothed Cat Snake (Boiga cynodon) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia).
Boiga cynodon_MG_7675 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute little Spotted Ground Snake (Gongylosoma baliodeirus) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia).
Gongylosoma baliodeirus_MG_7702 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Absolutely gorgeous Malcom's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus malcomi) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo (East Malaysia). Spotted this stunner late one night during our last HerpTour Borneo back in May, 2017.
Trimeresurus malcomi_MG_7351 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Trimeresurus malcomi_MG_7341 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Good looking little frog - Black-spotted Rock Skipper (Staurois guttatus) from the lowland forest of Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo).
Staurois guttatus_MG_7768 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Juvenile Borneo Bow-fingered Gecko (Cyrtodactylus malayanus)?, Sarawak, Borneo (East Malaysia).
Cyrtodactylus malayanus_MG_7842 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Always happy to see a Kuhl's Flying Gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli) in the wild. They are the kuhl-est and the best looking geckos in Malaysia IMO. Lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Ptychozoon kuhli_MG_8170 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr

Cute little neonate Malayan Slug Snake / Dark-necked Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccanus) from Sabah, Borneo, spotted by Kenneth during our first Borneo Herp Tour, May 2017.
Asthenodipsas malaccanus_MG_7540 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr