Herps of Singapore
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Herps of Singapore
Starting with the older shots.
Clouded Monitor by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Asian Toad by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Copper-cheeked/White-lipped Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Asian Toad by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Changeable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Big-eyed Green Whip Snake/Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Clouded Monitor by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Asian Toad by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Copper-cheeked/White-lipped Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Asian Toad by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Changeable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Big-eyed Green Whip Snake/Malayan Whip Snake (Ahaetulla mycterizans) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Spiny-tailed House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Masked Rough-sided Frog (Pulchrana laterimaculata) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Banded Bullfrog (Kaloula pulchra) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Field Frog (Fejervarya limnocharis) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Black-bearded Gliding Lizard (Draco melanopogon) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis pictus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Kopstein's Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis kopsteini) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Banded Bullfrog (Kaloula pulchra) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
A dead specimen found in a drain:
Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Dwarf Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion longiceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Dark-sided Chorus Frog (Microhyla heymonsi) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malayan Giant Frog (Limnonectes blythii) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Four-lined Tree Frog (Polypedates leucomystax) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Juvenile Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Cantor's Water Snake (Cantoria violacea) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Finally my latest catch:
Spiny Hill Terrapin (Heosemys spinosa) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Spiny Hill Terrapin (Heosemys spinosa) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
The above shots are taken since end of 2011 till date. Seems like I still have some shots "missing". Have to dig those out.
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Found them.
The Striped Sun Skink aka Rough-scaled Skink:
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
The Striped Sun Skink aka Rough-scaled Skink:
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Striped Sun Skink (Eutropis rugifera) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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That kopsteini is gorgeous!! Noel told me he was with you on some of these. Tell him to stop being lazy and to make a post himself. ha
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That Kopstein's had to be held on to prevent it from escaping. Thus, it flared up displaying the beautiful colours of it in defensive mode.Kevin Messenger wrote:That kopsteini is gorgeous!! Noel told me he was with you on some of these. Tell him to stop being lazy and to make a post himself. ha
The shots of the juvenile Oriental, Cantor's and Dog-faced was from that awesome night that he mentioned recently.
He definitely have more shots to post.
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veeery nice!
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Thanks. These are just the few better shots that I have.
I still have lots of improvements to work on and finding some of them here is still the biggest problem for me.
I still have lots of improvements to work on and finding some of them here is still the biggest problem for me.
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The Dendralaphis are stunning, and I love seeing things that are uncommonly posted. Great monitor shots!
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Absolutely!!!Kevin Messenger wrote:That kopsteini is gorgeous!!
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Very nice. Great selection of stuff and great photos.
I like the watersnake in situ shots.
I like the watersnake in situ shots.
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justinm: The Malayan Water Monitor is the common species we have here in Singapore.
Jeroen Speybroeck, chrish: Thanks to the beautiful snakes for letting me take the shots of them be it willingly or reluctantly.
Jeroen Speybroeck, chrish: Thanks to the beautiful snakes for letting me take the shots of them be it willingly or reluctantly.
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We should all implement this into our evening prayers....Schmike wrote:Thanks to the beautiful snakes for letting me take the shots of them be it willingly or reluctantly.
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Great pics, love those whips!
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Great post. I'm hoping to herp there in the next few year. Can't wait!
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Hans Breuer (twoton):
Maybe I should patent and copyright that sentence...
Robyn@TRR:
Thanks.
jordo:
It's not easy over here. There's few places where some frogs (the more common ones) can be found much easily than others but most snakes and lizards are pretty hard to find here. I'm still trying hard to hunt down some wonderful species one by one.
Maybe I should patent and copyright that sentence...
Robyn@TRR:
Thanks.
jordo:
It's not easy over here. There's few places where some frogs (the more common ones) can be found much easily than others but most snakes and lizards are pretty hard to find here. I'm still trying hard to hunt down some wonderful species one by one.
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Was out on the hunt for something else but found this instead.
A common local species but this is the first time I finally see it in the wild. I was too busy looking at the branches for something else and did not notice it on the ground till I suddenly saw something black and white 2-3 meters away from me "looking" at me with its hood wide open.
2 crappy shots of it:
Equatorial Spitting Cobra (Naja sumatrana) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Equatorial Spitting Cobra (Naja sumatrana) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
A common local species but this is the first time I finally see it in the wild. I was too busy looking at the branches for something else and did not notice it on the ground till I suddenly saw something black and white 2-3 meters away from me "looking" at me with its hood wide open.
2 crappy shots of it:
Equatorial Spitting Cobra (Naja sumatrana) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Equatorial Spitting Cobra (Naja sumatrana) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Excellent stuff! Finding that Heosemys must have been a thrill. That's one of the coolest critters in existence.
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Definitely, that is my favourite local turtle species.Jason B wrote:Excellent stuff! Finding that Heosemys must have been a thrill. That's one of the coolest critters in existence.
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Awesome shots of some awesome critters!
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Hello Edwin,
That was a great collection of photos. It really is good to see you and others posting from Singapore. What an amazing place ... so small but yet there is such a staggering diversity of life. Singapore has more species of butterflies than in all of Australia.
Regards,
David
That was a great collection of photos. It really is good to see you and others posting from Singapore. What an amazing place ... so small but yet there is such a staggering diversity of life. Singapore has more species of butterflies than in all of Australia.
Regards,
David
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No kidding!!moloch wrote:Singapore has more species of butterflies than in all of Australia.
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Thanks guys.
I didn't know that. Learnt something new today.
I didn't know that. Learnt something new today.
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Nice shots Edwin. I'm not much of a forum user Kevin, you know that. I'll try and compile something soon. I have yet to touch any of the Hong Kong stuff. In fact, I'm glad to have at least posted the finds from our last few trips in the US on Flickr.Schmike wrote:That Kopstein's had to be held on to prevent it from escaping. Thus, it flared up displaying the beautiful colours of it in defensive mode.Kevin Messenger wrote:That kopsteini is gorgeous!! Noel told me he was with you on some of these. Tell him to stop being lazy and to make a post himself. ha
The shots of the juvenile Oriental, Cantor's and Dog-faced was from that awesome night that he mentioned recently.
He definitely have more shots to post.
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I think you have lots of "back logs" to clear.
Some shots taken over the weekend:
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Some shots taken over the weekend:
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Copper-cheeked Frog (Hydrophylax raniceps) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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I know a lot of folks here won't like this shot because it isn't pristine, but I think it is awesome because it shows how pollution/litter affects so many animal's lives. "Beauty amongst the trash".
Looks like it might have been gravid as well?
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This was taken at the edge of the mangrove by the sea.
The girth of the snake makes it looks gravid? Maybe I should return to that area to see if there's any nest there.
The girth of the snake makes it looks gravid? Maybe I should return to that area to see if there's any nest there.
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It just looks suspiciously thick in the middle to posterior part of its body. If that was food item, it shouldn't be so far back or quite as evenly distributed. Just a thought though...Schmike wrote:This was taken at the edge of the mangrove by the sea.
The girth of the snake makes it looks gravid? Maybe I should return to that area to see if there's any nest there.
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could it not have been a meal of the serpentine persuasion? just a guess, if it's not eggs
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My thought was it was pretty well fed when I saw it. I still have lots to learn about them. So far, I only know which are the ones I can get closer to, which are the ones I have to keep a distance from and when the animal is getting pissed off. I have yet to have enough experience with them and it's a very big challenge to find them over here.
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I agree, finding n. sumatrana in Singapore is like looking for an easy way to understand the schrodinger equation. The two things just don't go together, they are oxymorons.
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Actually, that was my other thought but I didn't know if sumatrana was a snake eater. A snake meal will also make an evenly large lump in a snake, although I still think it is a little bit thicker towards the posterior.Kevin Messenger wrote:could it not have been a meal of the serpentine persuasion? just a guess, if it's not eggs
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Update: This is not in any way intended to steal the posting from the author. Just wanted to confirm a sighting of a black spitter (n sumatrana) today near my house. The sneaky shoelace like snake slithered swiftly down a dark drain - after which, it dissapeared. Grrr, cobras
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A disappointing night with very low tide. But found this tiny little fella wriggling in the shallow puddle hunting for food.
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
That pair of tweezers is 10.5" long.
(Edited to corrected the ID.)
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Crab-eating Water Snake (Fordonia leocobalia) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
That pair of tweezers is 10.5" long.
(Edited to corrected the ID.)
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That ain't Cerberus dude. Fordonia leucobalia perhaps?
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You are right! Compared with close up in Nick's site. It sure looks like it. Time to update the IDs.
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A couple of common creatures:
Variable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus Salvator) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
A notorious and elusive species of Singapore.
The distinctive "triangular" head and red eyes:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Relaxing on the branch:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Fiery look ready to strike:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Full body shots:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Variable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus Salvator) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
A notorious and elusive species of Singapore.
The distinctive "triangular" head and red eyes:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Relaxing on the branch:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Fiery look ready to strike:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Full body shots:
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Shore Pit Viper (Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Changeable Lizard (Calotes versicolor) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Dark-sided Chorus Frog (Microhyla heymonsi) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
Malesian Frog (Limnonectes malesianus) by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr
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Too much win here. Be careful or the forums may explode. I'm envious of you Singapore and HK people.. We need an Asian forum!