My chosen reptile is the Xenopeltis Unicolor, commonly known as the Sunbeam Snake. What caught my attention was its iridescent scales which shines magnificently under the light.  It is native to Singapore (Nparks, n.d) and can also be found in other parts of Southeast Asia and Indonesia (Inaturalist, n.d). It is a fully terrestrial species … Continue reading Sunbeam Snake

PHOTO BY LESLEY CHNG It is also known as the oriental garden lizard / eastern garden lizard / bloodsucker Native or Introduced?Introduced, possibly in the 1980s. It has displaced the native green crested lizard in Singapore. HabitatIt can be found in wild places including near mangroves and coastal vegetation. Natural dietInsectivore. Also seen eating rodents … Continue reading Changeable Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor)

Banded Malayan Coral Snake, also known as Calliophis Intestinalis, are rather brightly coloured with red or bright orange dorsal stripes along their brown or black bodies. They are generally rather small in size, ranging from 40 to 60 cm in total length. They are highly venomous so avoid approaching them at all costs! Picture of … Continue reading Banded Malayan Coral Snake 🐍

Photo by Daniel Ng Native or introduced Native Habitat Commonly found in lowland primary forest. They are usually seen sitting in the middle of broad leaves or in low shrubs (eg tree trunks) which are 1 to 1.5 meters from ground level. Natural Diet The adults mainly feed on invertebrates (animals without bony skeletons or … Continue reading Saint Andrew’s Cross Toadlet (Pelophryne Signata)

Photo by LESLEY CHNG Native or Introduced Native Habitat Found in forests, mangroves, scrubland, and beaches where they tend to stay close to water. As well as in large canals in built-up areas. Natural Diet Carrion, small reptiles and mammals, bird eggs, insects. Territoriality Males are extremely territorial. Upon encountering another male, they will first … Continue reading Malayan Water Monitor [Varanus Salvator]