Hanoi Urban Herping Tour Report 2025
* Note: Images from our most recent herping adventure are below — scroll down to check them out!
Hanoi City Herping Tour – A Vietnam Wildlife Watching Experience
Our Hanoi City Herping Tour is perfect for nature lovers and those curious about reptiles and amphibians in Vietnam. This trip gives you a close look at Vietnam wildlife, right in the heart of the city and nearby jungles.
We explore natural areas around Hanoi, where you can enjoy snake watching, spot frogs and lizards, and learn more about the wild animals that live in this part of the country. It's a great way to enjoy Vietnam Reptile Tours, Vietnam Snake Watching Tours, and Vietnam Amphibian Watching Tours without leaving the city for too long.
Many tourists are surprised to find snakes in Vietnam, even close to urban areas. During our tour, you might see different types of Vietnamese snakes, some common and others rare. Our expert guide will help you understand more about each snake, its behavior, and safety tips. Seeing a snake in Vietnam in the wild is very exciting, especially when it's done safely and respectfully.
This herping tour is suitable for all Vietnam tourists, whether you're a nature photographer, a wildlife lover, or just someone looking for new Vietnam tourist spots. We also welcome families, backpackers, and local Viet tourists who want to explore something new.
While Hanoi is in the north, our tours are connected to both Herping Northern Vietnam and herping Southern Vietnam, as we often discuss the difference in species and habitats. This makes it a good introduction to herping Vietnam before you explore deeper into the country.
The tour usually starts in the afternoon and continues into the night, when many animals are more active. You will walk through city parks and nearby jungle-like areas — perfect places to see snakes in Vietnam, frogs, geckos, and more.
If you're looking for an exciting way to connect with Vietnam wildlife, join our herping tour in Hanoi. It’s a safe, fun, and unforgettable adventure in the world of snake Vietnam and more.
Since the beginning of 2025, we’ve organized many successful herping adventures in Hanoi. You can check out our latest trip reports here.
| Name |
Encounter statistics |
|---|---|
| Chinese Cobra (Naja Atra) |
90% |
|
Sunbeam Snake (Xenopeltis Unicolor) |
40% |
|
Radiated Rat Snake (Coelognathus Radiata) |
55% |
| Indochinese Rat Snake (Ptyas Korros) | 65% |
| Banded Krait (Bungarus Multicinctus) | 40% |
| Yellow-spotted Keelback (Fowlea Flavipunctata) | 45% |
| Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas Mucosa) | 20% |
Date
May 27, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Yellow-spotted keelback snake (Fowlea flavipunctata)
Many other amphibians and lizards
Date
May 10, 2025
Species encountered
Many-banded krait (Bungarus multicinctus)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Paddy field frog (Fejervarya limnocharis)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Date
May 05, 2025
Successful herping trip with @Rupertsreptiles from Explore Herpetology and @Austinswildshots
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Many-banded krait (Bungarus multicinctus)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Paddy field frog (Fejervarya limnocharis)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)
Date
May 02, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Paddy field frog (Fejervarya limnocharis)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)
Date
April 21, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Indo-Chinese rat snake (Ptyas Korros)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Paddy field frog (Fejervarya limnocharis)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)
Date
April 19, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Sunbeam snake (Xenopeltis unicolor)
Yellow-spotted keelback snake (Fowlea flavipunctata)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)
Date
April 11, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Yellow-spotted keelback snake (Fowlea flavipunctata)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus)
Beautiful pigmy frog (Microhyla pulchra)
Asian house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
Date
April 07, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Yellow-spotted keelback snake (Fowlea flavipunctata)
Indo-Chinese rat snake (Ptyas Korros)
Many-banded krait (Bungarus multicinctus)
Radiated rat snake (Coelognathus radiata)
Brahminy Blindsnake (Indotyphlops braminus)
Date
March 25, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Indo-Chinese rat snake (Ptyas Korros)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Date
March 21, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Many-banded krait (Bungarus multicintus)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Asian painted frog (Kaloula pulchra)
Date
March 08, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Common tree frog (Polypedates leucomystax)
Date
February 25, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
Date
February 22, 2025
Species encountered
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)
Wang’s garden lizard (Calotes wangi)
