Herping– category –

We conducted a herping survey on Takara-jima, reached after approximately 13 hours by boat from Kagoshima Port. Our primary targets were the Tokara pit viper (Protobothrops tokarensis) and the Takara gecko (Gekko takaraensis), both endem...

This time, I observed Reticulated pythons (Malayopython reticulatus) on Bali and Flores Islands in Indonesia. Members of the python family, including this species, can grow to very large sizes. Large individuals feed on big prey only onc...

Currently, there are seven species of Goniurosaurus (Japanese ground geckos or Japanese cave geckos ) living in Japan. Here, I would like to introduce my favorite creatures among them. ① Kuroiwa’s Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwa...

This report highlights the reptile and amphibian species observed during a two-week herping expedition across Iran. Covering nearly 7,000 kilometers and driving up to 10 hours a day through diverse landscapes—from arid deserts to humid f...

This time, I set out to find one of the most beloved reptiles among enthusiasts around the world: the "Leopard Gecko"—more specifically, the Eastern leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius). I went to one of its native habitats, Iran, to o...

Stretching across South America, the Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to over 40,000 plant species, more than 3,000 fish species, 427 mammal species, 1,294 bi...

Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) While walking along a mountain stream at night, I encountered what looked like a living boulder—it was a Japanese giant salamander, one of the largest amphibians in the world. Reaching length...

– An Encounter in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador – This time, I’d like to share an incredible experience: spotting the stunning Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria) in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria) ■ A ...

This time, I’d like to introduce a terrifying yet fascinating snake we encountered in Colombia’s Chocó Rainforest — the Terciopelo (Bothrops asper), one of the most feared pit vipers in the world. This rainforest, known as...

Kokoe Poison Frog：Phyllobates aurotaenia The rainforests of Central and South America are home to some of the most dazzling creatures on Earth—poison dart frogs.Their vivid colors—electric blue, fiery red, sunshine yellow—look like some...