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Posted On: June 6th 2026, 11:46 am
Kinabalu's crown jewel.
SWIPE ⬅️ for close ups
The Malcolm's Pit Viper, 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘮𝘪, a venomous snake endemic to the montane rainforests of Borneo. The most highly sought after species of viper or even snake in Borneo for their robust body that often features striking colouration. Their beautifully contrasting black and green scales plus rarity very easily makes them the crown jewel of snakes in Borneo.
We found 2 juveniles, in quick successions, both spotted by @boiiiiiga. A lifer and target species of mine for sometime, and after several trips up the mountains I finally got to see them. Truly a beautiful species of snake, both individuals were puffing up their throats while we shot them, looking very dragon-like. The black scalation on the larger individual made for a very fine specimen with the younger individual looking a little less striking (last slide). While I've got this species into my list, I won't be satisfied till I find a large adult specimen with the most black scalation, and I'm sure I will.
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#malcomspitviper #trimeresurusmalcolmi #crockerrange #borneosnakes #snakephotography
SWIPE ⬅️ for close ups
The Malcolm's Pit Viper, 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘮𝘪, a venomous snake endemic to the montane rainforests of Borneo. The most highly sought after species of viper or even snake in Borneo for their robust body that often features striking colouration. Their beautifully contrasting black and green scales plus rarity very easily makes them the crown jewel of snakes in Borneo.
We found 2 juveniles, in quick successions, both spotted by @boiiiiiga. A lifer and target species of mine for sometime, and after several trips up the mountains I finally got to see them. Truly a beautiful species of snake, both individuals were puffing up their throats while we shot them, looking very dragon-like. The black scalation on the larger individual made for a very fine specimen with the younger individual looking a little less striking (last slide). While I've got this species into my list, I won't be satisfied till I find a large adult specimen with the most black scalation, and I'm sure I will.
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#malcomspitviper #trimeresurusmalcolmi #crockerrange #borneosnakes #snakephotography
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