A few Tropidolaemus

Here are some pictures of some Tropidolaemus sp. that i have come across on my travels.

The first two represent the sub-species T.subannulatus. Both were caught in northern Borneo back in 2004.

First off, a juvenile

Next, a sub-adult female. I love this colouration, similar to those found on Sulawesi.

Next, a sub-adult T.Wagleri caught in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, early this year. Does anyone know if this is the final colour of adults or do they go darker with age?

A juvenile T.Wagleri caught on Penang island, Malaysia, late last year. We caught five in the space of 20 minutes in this particular area.

And finally, one of 6 babies from malaysia i am currently caring for.

The second one is outstanding, I love it.
Thanks for sharing.

Hi Tom!Nice animals.Up to your question about the coloration of the Sumatra form T.wagleri-yes,this subadult female certainly will be darker,can be almost black with yelow strips....
The fourth one photo is an adult male I think....

Thanks for that Tomas, and looking at the animal caught on penang i reckon your right, it is an adult male.

this is one of the two called kalimantan morph of tropidolaemus subannulatus immaculatus group, the other form has the same color but dots replace the classic barred pattern you can see on page 133 of venomous snakes of Asia form Gernot Vogel, the closest Sulawesi morph is an insular morph sold me as selayar:
sorry for the bad quality shot i've take it with my cellphone during hydration

adult female bought in hamm December 08(quarantine racks)

young male born from wc female in 2007 bought in hamm (quarantine racks)

sulawesi female also in quarantine

the male
all my waglers are kept in dry terrarium i give them water twice a week and sometimes the males take a drink only one time
i'll take photos on their terrarium soon, i don't have any camera!

best regards
Bartholin Yann

If anyone has more pics of the kalimantan-morph, please post them Wink

chris

WOW great collection, i am really interested in this species

Those are some stunning animals you have there Bartholin, that sulawesi female is stunning! Does anyone know if there will be any Sulawesi Waglers available at Houten snake day in October?

Houten snakey day? is this reptile expo?

Yeh its a reptile expo in Holland, they have several every year but only one dedicated to snakes

Great photos Tom! I am jealous that you were able to see all of these snakes in the wild. It's a beautiful and diverse species for sure. And thanks for adding your pictures, Bartholin. I may have to keep some of these guys one day.

Tom i can found indonesian waglers at the end of the year or early 2009 all indonesians forms, also "light blue" T.sumatranus!
i'll tell you i promise
for houten maybe you will see female wagleri from malaysia or thailand, some german importers sell few of them there!
go on terraristik anzeigen/reptilien server in google search put the site in english and check regulary venomous classifieds you will find the guys, some members here use this forum, you may know it!
for infos about german importers who import regulary waglers send me a private message!
regards
Yann Bartholin

i love your herping photos, truly a gem to see these guys in the wild.

the vipers drink by just squirting water on them?

how often do you hydrate them?

Hi Tom,
Nice photo's, you have some really stunning animals there.
Here's a picture of one of my girls