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Reptiles
Reptiles are a diverse, hugely successful and fascinating group that on Borneo range from the largest living reptile, the Estuarine Crocodile, and the world's longest snake, the Reticulated Python, to tiny geckos, skinks and blind snakes. And further, discoveries are still being made. The island also has its fair share of venomous snakes, although these are infrequently seen and only a handful of species are potentially life-threatening.
Pacific Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming at the surface. Elizabeth Bay, Isla Isabela, Galapagos Islands.
Pope's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus popeorum) in lowland forest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
Red-sided Keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligera) catching frog, with freshwater crab trying to steal it, on edge of rainforest pool. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
Skin pattern of Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus). Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Close up of juvenile Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) resting on sapling. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus). Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Juvenile Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) resting on sapling. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Eye of Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus). Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) resting at base of buttress root on rainforest floor. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) resting on rainforest floor. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Green-eyed or Smith's Gecko (Gekko smithii). Riverine forest, Sukau, Sabah, Borneo.
Striped Bronze-back (Dendrelaphis caudolineatus). Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
