Ho Chi Minh City Herping Tour Report 2025
* Ho Chi Minh city - The kingdom of water snakes
Snake Encounter Statistics
| Name |
Encounter statistics |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Water Snake (Enhydris enhhydris) |
35% |
| Sunbeam Snake (Xenopeltis unicolor) | 40% |
| Indochinese Rat Snake (Ptyas korros) | 65% |
| Yellow-spotted Keelback (Fowlea flavipunctata) | 80% |
| Bocourt's Water Snake (Enhydris bocourti) | 45% |
| Cox's mud snake (Homalopsis mereljcoxi) | 60% |
| Indochinese long-nosed whip snake (Ahaetulla fusca) | 75% |
| Murphy's mud snake (Hypsiscopus murphyi) | 78% |
| Kukri snake (Oligodon taeniatus) | 55% |
March 20, 2025
On March 20, 2025, our Ho Chi Minh City Urban Herping Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the city's hidden biodiversity. Participants will encounter a fascinating array of snake species, including Murphy's Mud Snake (Hypsiscopus murphyi), Bocourt's Water Snake (Enhydris bocourti), the dazzling Sunbeam Snake (Xenopeltis unicolor), Cox's Mud Snake (Homalopsis mereljcoxi), and the striking Copperhead Rat Snake (Coelognathus radiatus). This tour provides an insightful glimpse into the urban ecology of Ho Chi Minh City, guided by experts who ensure a safe and educational experience.
March 3, 2025
On March 20, 2025, our Ho Chi Minh City Urban Herping Tour showcased the city's surprising reptile diversity in its natural urban habitats. Participants encountered a remarkable array of species, including the shimmering Rainbow Water Snake (Enhydris enhhydris), the elusive Sunbeam Snake (Xenopeltis unicolor), and the striking Indochinese Rat Snake (Ptyas korros). Highlights featured the distinctive Yellow-spotted Keelback (Fowlea flavipunctata) and the rare Cox's mud snake (Homalopsis mereljcoxi). A standout species was the Kukri snake (Oligodon taeniatus), known for its unique, kukri-shaped teeth, making it a fascinating find on this urban herping adventure. This tour beautifully revealed the rich herpetofauna thriving within Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling environment.
