Ho Chi Minh City Snake-Watching Tour
Tour Itineraries
Tailor-made tour (Private Tour) At Viet Herping, we understand every guest has unique expectations and schedules. We proudly offer customized Ho Chi Minh City Snake-Watching Tours designed around your preferences. Whether you're arranging a spontaneous wildlife adventure or planning your trip months ahead, our expert team is ready to deliver an exceptional experience. Explore Vietnam's vibrant reptile life at your own pace with our carefully tailored itineraries, ensuring you never miss an exciting wildlife encounter.
Introduction
Ho Chi Minh City, renowned for its bustling urban atmosphere, also harbors remarkable wildlife habitats on its outskirts, particularly rich with aquatic snake species. These thriving ecosystems present a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to explore diverse reptilian life just minutes away from the city center. Viet Herping invites you to discover the hidden natural treasures surrounding Vietnam’s largest city with our specialized Ho Chi Minh City Wildlife Tour.
Featured Activities
Aquatic Snake-Watching Adventure Join our thrilling Ho Chi Minh City Aquatic Snake Watching Tour and explore wetlands, mangroves, and waterways teeming with fascinating aquatic snakes. Encounter intriguing species such as the dog-faced water snake (Cerberus schneiderii), puff-faced water snake (Homalopsis buccata), and the ornate flying snake (Chrysopelea ornata). Guided by seasoned herping experts, you'll witness firsthand the remarkable behaviors of these reptiles in their natural aquatic habitats, making your Vietnam Snake-watching tour an unforgettable adventure.
Urban Herping Expedition Our Ho Chi Minh City Snake-Watching Tour takes you to carefully selected locations where wildlife thrives despite the proximity of the urban area. With Viet Herping’s experienced guides, explore hidden green corridors and water bodies that are home to numerous snake species. This unique combination of urban accessibility and vibrant biodiversity creates an unmatched herping experience in Vietnam.
Nighttime Wildlife Encounters Experience the magic of nocturnal wildlife as you journey through Ho Chi Minh City's outskirts during the evening hours. Under the guidance of our expert team, you'll explore areas that come alive after sunset, spotting elusive snakes and amphibians thriving under the cover of darkness. This is a remarkable chance to capture stunning photographs and experience Vietnam’s urban wildlife from a completely new perspective.
Snake Species You May Encounter
Non-venomous Snakes:
Dendrelaphis pictus – Common Bronzeback
Chrysopelea ornata – Ornate Flying Snake
Ptyas korros – Indo-Chinese Rat Snake
Ptyas mucosa – Oriental Rat Snake
Fowlea flavipunctata - Yellow-spotted keelback
Hypsiscopus murphyi - Murphy's mud snake
Rainbow Water Snake - Enhydris enhydris
There are many more non-venomous snake species in this area waiting for you to discover.
Venomous Snakes:
Trimeresurus albolabris – White-lipped Pit Viper
Naja siamensis – Indochinese Spitting Cobra
Bungarus candidus – Banded Krait
Calloselasma rhodostoma – Malayan Pit Viper
There are many more non-venomous snake species in this area waiting for you to discover.
Calloselasma rhodostoma – Malayan Pit Viper
This is a photo of a female Malayan pit viper that had just laid eggs, discovered by Viet Herping during a biodiversity research survey. The snake was then handed over to Viet Snake Rescuer for incubation and eventual release into a safe area for both the mother and her offspring.
Amphibians
Why Choose Our Ho Chi Minh City Snake-Watching Tour?
Exceptional Wildlife Diversity: Ho Chi Minh City’s outskirts host an extraordinary variety of snakes, particularly aquatic species. Our tours are uniquely designed to maximize your chances of encountering these captivating reptiles in their natural environments.
Expert Local Guides: Our passionate team of seasoned herping experts brings years of experience in wildlife spotting, species identification, and environmental education. They provide deep insights and engaging narratives throughout your journey.
Commitment to Sustainability: Viet Herping is committed to eco-friendly practices and conservation efforts. By joining our Vietnam Herping Tour, you directly contribute to wildlife preservation, habitat protection, and community awareness initiatives.
Experience Professional Wildlife Adventures with Viet Herping
At Viet Herping, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Our expert guides provide hands-on support, careful handling of wildlife, and detailed guidance throughout your herping journey. Experience professional care and memorable wildlife encounters in the heart of Vietnam. Let us light your way to adventure!
What to Expect?
Potential Species to Encounter:
Aquatic snakes such as Bocourt's water snake, Jack’s Water Snake , Murphy's mud snake, and more.
Various amphibians, geckos, and additional nocturnal wildlife unique to the region.
Embark on this extraordinary journey with Viet Herping to explore the untamed side of Ho Chi Minh City, a thriving hub of biodiversity hidden beneath its urban veneer.
Experience Ho Chi Minh City like never before—join Viet Herping for the ultimate Vietnam Snake-watching tour adventure!
