After having arrived in Phuket two months ago we were finally able to see the endemic snake of Phuket yesterday: the Phuket pit viper (Trimeresurus phuketensis). As well as this beautiful male viper we also found two Vine snakes (Ahaetulla prasina) and Smith’s litter frog (Leptobrachium smithi). Furthermore, a few evenings previously we found a striped bronze back (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus) the first time I have seen this snake.
FR: Après être arrivé à Phuket il y a deux mois, on a finalement pu voir le serpent endémique de Phuket hier: la Trimérésure de Phuket (Trimeresurus phuketensis). Ainsi que ce beau mâle vipère on a également trouvé deux Ahaetulla prasina et Leptobrachium smithi. En plus, il y a quelques soirs, on a trouvé un Dendrelaphis caudolineatus, la première fois que j’ai vu ce serpent-là.
ESP: Después de haber llegado en Phuket hace dos meses, se podía finalmente ver a la serpiente endémica de Phuket ayer: la víbora de Phuket (Trimeresurus phuketensis). Además de esta bonita vibora macho, encontramos a dos Ahaetulla prasina y Leptobrachium smithi. Además, algunas noches antes, se encontró un Dendrelaphis caudolineatus la primera vez que he visto esta serpiente.
Your species count keeps going up. How many species can you expect see?
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I haven’t counted Fred, not doing too bad but I would say I am less than half way through the island list at the moment! Still missing about 15 snake species!
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