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Herping in Vietnam: Discovering the Red-necked Keelback and More
Red-necked keelback (scientific name: Rhabdophis subminiatus). When herping in Vietnam, there’s an exciting array of wildlife waiting to be discovered. Among these is the stunning and unique Red-necked keelback (scientific name: Rha... -
How to Find the Blue Ishikawa Frog: A Rare Herping Experience in Okinawa
The blue Okinawa Ishikawa frog (Odorrana ishikawae) The Okinawa Ishikawa frog (Odorrana ishikawae), also known as Ishikawa’s frog, is widely considered Japan’s most beautiful frog species. It’s a highly sought-after speci... -
Encountering the Wild Vietnamese Mossy Frog: A Herping Adventure in Vietnam
Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale) What is the Vietnamese Mossy Frog? The Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale) is an amphibian species native to northern Vietnam, with possible ranges extending into parts... -
Herping Japan：Ryukyu Black-Breasted Leaf Turtle
Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda japonica) If you're an avid herper exploring Japan, you’ve likely heard of the Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda japonica), one of the most elusive and stunning reptiles in Okinawa. T... -
Vietnam Herping: The Rare Morphs of the Oriental Vine Snake
During a recent herping expedition in Vietnam, I had the privilege of being guided by a local friend to a location known for its rare morphs of the Oriental Vine Snake (Ahaetulla prasina). This species, the largest of the vine ... -
How to Look for Mamushi Pit Viper(Gloydius blomhoffii): A Guide to Finding the Japanese Pit Viper
The Mamushi, also known as the Japanese pit viper (Gloydius blomhoffii), is a venomous snake indigenous to Japan, spanning Hokkaido to Kyushu. Known for its distinctive triangular head and heat-sensing pits, the Mamushi is a captivating ... -
Discovering the Ornate Earless Agama (Aphaniotis ornata) in Borneo’s Rainforest
Ornate Earless Agama (Aphaniotis ornata) During my time in Borneo, I encountered the Ornate Earless Agama (Aphaniotis ornata). It was a rainy night, and I found it sleeping about 30 cm above the ground. Though these agamas are diurnal, t... -
Wild Violin Beetle Encounter in Borneo: Wildlife in the Borneo
While walking through the jungle at night on the island of Borneo, I noticed an unusual insect resting on a tree stump. It had shiny black, violin-shaped wings that immediately caught my eye. This insect was the Violin Beetle (scientific... -
Photographing the Unique Galápagos Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
The Galápagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is a remarkable species and the only lizard in the world that forages in the sea. Endemic to the Galápagos Islands, this reptile has evolved to thrive in both marine an... -
Encounter with the Sakishima-banded Snake (Lycodon rufozonatus walli) on Ishigaki Island
**Sakishima-banded Snake (Lycodon rufozonatus walli)** Sakishima-banded Snake (Lycodon rufozonatus walli) eating a Sakishima rice frog (Fejervarya sakishimensis) One of the most commonly encountered snakes while herping on Ishigaki Islan...
