Wataru HIMENO– Author –
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Discovering the Yonaguni King Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis) on Yonaguni Island,Japan
The King Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata) is a large colubrid snake found in Taiwan, Vietnam, China, and other regions. When threatened, it releases a liquid with a distinctive odor, which is why it is called "臭蛇" (Shūda, or "stinking snake... -
Encountering the Rare Sabah Pit Viper (Trimeresurus sabahi) in the Forests of Sabah
The Herping expedition in Sabah, Borneo, is nearing its end. Despite spending hours walking through the forest from early morning, I still hadn't encountered one of my main targets, the Sabah pit viper (Trimeresurus sabahi), and was star... -
Discover the Fascinating Anderson’s Crocodile Newt (Echinotriton andersoni)
Anderson's crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni) The Anderson's crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni), also known as the Okinawa newt, is a remarkable amphibian native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. This species, often referred to... -
Observing the Newly Discovered Yambaru Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus)
This time, I observed the newly discovered Yambaru ground gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus). Although I had previously observed this species when it was still classified as the Japanese ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae), I paid clo... -
Encountering the Rare Iraq Babbler: A Wildlife Expedition in the Deserts of Iran
During a previous expedition to search for the Spider-tailed Horned Viper (scientific name: Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) in the deserts of Iran, I had the privilege of observing the Iraq Babbler (scientific name: Argya altirostris). Ira... -
Hunting for Wild Iranian Leopard Geckos in the Zagros Mountains of Iran
This time, I set out to find the "Iranian Leopard gecko," also known as the Giant Leopard gecko (scientific name: Eublepharis angramainyu), in the southern Zagros Mountains of Iran. As Leopard Geckos are nocturnal ground-dwelling lizards... -
The Enigmatic Arabian Horned Viper（Cerastes gasperettii）
Arabien horned voper(Cerastes gasperettii) My Encounter with the Enigmatic Arabian Horned Viper:Cerastes gasperettii As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the rugged terrain of the Arabian wilderness, I found my... -
In Pursuit of Majesty: Unveiling the Enigma of Kaiser’s Spotted Newt
Kaiser's Spotted Newt (Neurergus kaiseri) Embarking on a journey to the remote wilderness of the western Zagros Mountains in Iran, I set out with a singular mission: to encounter the elusive Kaiser's Spotted Newt (Neurergus kaiseri), a c... -
Herping Japan：How to look for Mamushi pit viper
Today let me introduce you my favorite snake in Japan, the Japanese mamushi pit viper(Gloydius blomhoffii). Mamushi pit Viper（Gloydius blomhoffii） Morphology: Length: 400–600 mm. Coloration varies greatly but typically brown, with blac... -
How to see the wild Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides)
I went searching for the Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), which is found exclusively in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran. Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) The Spider-tailed Horned vi...
