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The Snake Hunter in Indonesia
Introduction
In May 2026, The Snake Hunter travelled to Indonesia to learn about different snakes of the beautiful country. There I met wonderful snake catchers but especially learned a lot from Rafi of @sahabatalamreal in West Java. There, Rafi taught me about Kraits, Spitting Cobras, King Cobras and various other snakes I never encountered before.
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Here in this video, you can learn about the snake behaviour of Indonesian snakes and how they will behave if threatened and otherwise left alone.
Bali Reptile Rescue
While in Indonesia, The Snake Hunter travelled to Bali to meet with @balireptilerescue where we travelled through Bali finding snakes including Reticulated Python, White Lipped Pit Viper, Slug Snake, Vine Snake, Yellow Lipped Sea Krait, and more! Check out the video here of my adventures: HERE
OPHIDIAN SERPENT NEST
While in Bali, The Snake Hunter visited Ophidian Serpent Nest @ophidianserpentnest about (click on the names to see the videos):
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TEMPLE PIT VIPER
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KOMODO ISLAND PIT VIPER
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SAIL FIN DRAGON
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RETICULATED PYTHONS
Introduction
In May 2026, The Snake Hunter travelled to Indonesia to learn about different snakes of the beautiful country. There I met wonderful snake catchers but especially learned a lot from Rafi of @sahabatalamreal in West Java. There, Rafi taught me about Kraits, Spitting Cobras, King Cobras and various other snakes I never encountered before.
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Here in this video, you can learn about the snake behaviour of Indonesian snakes and how they will behave if threatened and otherwise left alone.
Introduction
In May 2026, The Snake Hunter travelled to Indonesia to learn about different snakes of the beautiful country. There I met wonderful snake catchers but especially learned a lot from Rafi of @sahabatalamreal in West Java. There, Rafi taught me about Kraits, Spitting Cobras, King Cobras and various other snakes I never encountered before.
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Here in this video, you can learn about the snake behaviour of Indonesian snakes and how they will behave if threatened and otherwise left alone.
Introduction
In May 2026, The Snake Hunter travelled to Indonesia to learn about different snakes of the beautiful country. There I met wonderful snake catchers but especially learned a lot from Rafi of @sahabatalamreal in West Java. There, Rafi taught me about Kraits, Spitting Cobras, King Cobras and various other snakes I never encountered before.
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Here in this video, you can learn about the snake behaviour of Indonesian snakes and how they will behave if threatened and otherwise left alone.
Introduction
In May 2026, The Snake Hunter travelled to Indonesia to learn about different snakes of the beautiful country. There I met wonderful snake catchers but especially learned a lot from Rafi of @sahabatalamreal in West Java. There, Rafi taught me about Kraits, Spitting Cobras, King Cobras and various other snakes I never encountered before.
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Here in this video, you can learn about the snake behaviour of Indonesian snakes and how they will behave if threatened and otherwise left alone.
Rafi of @sahabatalamreal gave me real guidance on King Cobras and how they behave, operate and better understand them. King Cobras have a tendency to make a growling sound as they hiss. They're the world's longest snake measuring up to about 5.5 meters and females have unique behaviour where they build and guard nests.
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I got to hold several king cobras up close and discuss their venom. Check out the link to learn more about King Cobras HERE.
MALAYAN KRAIT
(Bungarus Candidus)
The Malayan krait, scientifically known as Bungarus candidus, is a highly venomous snake found throughout parts of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, and surrounding regions. It is also commonly called the blue krait because of its striking pattern of dark blue-black or black bands alternating with pale white or bluish-white bands. This snake is usually slender, smooth-scaled, and relatively shy, often hiding under logs, rocks, leaf litter, or around rural homes and agricultural areas.
The Malayan krait is mainly nocturnal. Like many kraits, it may appear slow or calm, but this can be dangerously misleading. It is not an aggressive snake by nature, but if handled, stepped on, or threatened, it can bite and deliver a potentially fatal amount of venom. Check out our page about Malayan Kraits HERE
JAVAN SPITTING COBRA
The Javan spitting cobra, Naja sputatrix, is a highly venomous cobra native to Indonesia, especially Java, Bali, and nearby islands in the Lesser Sunda region. It is a medium-sized cobra that can vary in colour from brown, grey, black, or yellowish tones, depending on the individual and location. Like other cobras, it can raise the front part of its body and spread a hood when threatened, making it look larger and more intimidating.
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This species is especially dangerous because it can both bite and spit venom. When defending itself, the Javan spitting cobra may spray venom toward the eyes of a threat, which can cause severe pain, irritation, and possible eye injury if not washed out quickly. A bite is also a serious medical emergency, as its venom can affect the nervous system and damage tissue. To learn more, click HERE
Red Necked Keelback
The red necked keelback is both venomous and poisonous. It has rear fangs that can deliver venom during a bite. It also has special glands in the neck that can store toxins from poisonous toads it has eaten, which may be released when the snake is threatened.
It is often found near water, including ponds, streams, rice fields, and damp forest edges, where it hunts frogs, fish, lizards, and other small animals. Click HERE to learn more.
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MANGROVE SNAKE
(Boiga dendrophila)
Mangrove snakes, often referring to the gold-ringed cat snake, are striking snakes found in parts of Southeast Asia, especially in mangrove forests, rainforests, and areas near water. They are famous for their glossy black bodies marked with bright yellow bands, giving them a bold and unmistakable appearance. These snakes are excellent climbers and spend much of their time moving through branches, vegetation, and coastal forest edges, where they search for birds, lizards, frogs, bats, and small mammals. Click HERE to learn more.
MYTHS ABOUT TIGER SNAKES
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Tiger Snakes are commonly mistaken as being 'aggresive' but this is not true. Tiger snakes will try to flee and only display a flared neck or strike when feeling threatened. If you leave a tiger snake alone, they will move away from you. Tiger snakes do not chase you. Respect tiger snakes, give them space and they will leave you alone.
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If you have any questions about tiger snakes, give The Snake Hunter - 24/7 Snake Catcher a call on 0403 875 409