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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.

  • Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri Kinabatangan Borneo
    Adult Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) in stream side vegetation. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
  • Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri undergrowth Bako Borneo
    Adult Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) in the undergrowth. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
  • Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri Kinabatangan Borneo
    Adult Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). Kinabatangan River, Borneo.
  • Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri Kinabatangan Borneo
    Adult Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri). Kinabatangan River, Borneo.
  • Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri thorns Asam Paya Palm Eleiodoxa conferta Bako Borneo
    Adult Wagler's Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) in thorns on the stemless Asam Paya Palm (Eleiodoxa conferta). Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.