Hindhede Nature Park Archives - Singapore Geographic

Keeled Rat Snake

vids — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:50:57 +0000

Ptyas carinata, commonly known as the keeled rat snake, is a species of colubrid snake.
It is probably the largest extant species in the diverse colubrid family that includes just over half of living snake species. ( Wikipedia )

Largest of all the Ptyas rat snakes in Singapore. Head distinct relatively thick but slender body, which has a somewhat triangular cross section. Eyes large. Front part of the body brown to blackish, sometimes with faint pale banding. Rear half of the body yellowish brown to cream coloured, with distinctive black net pattern on the tail. Side of head and throat whitish, belly blackish. ( NParks )

It’s an adult snake, estimated more than 2 meters.

Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, December 2023

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Lichen Huntsman

vids — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:12:16 +0000

Pandercetes is a genus of huntsman spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in his 1875 treatise on Australian spiders. They are mainly distributed in tropical Asia and Australia and are known for their cryptic colouration that matches local moss and lichen. Wikipedia

Location: Hindhede Nature Park – June 2022

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King Cobra attacking Monitor Lizard

vids — Sun, 01 May 2022 07:48:14 +0000

The king cobra ( Ophiophagus hannah ) is a venomous snake species of elapids endemic to jungles in Southern and Southeast Asia. The sole member of the genus Ophiophagus, it is distinguishable from other cobras, most noticeably by its size and neck patterns. Wikipedia King cobras are impressively venomous, large snakes native to Asia. Wikipedia

They are called king cobras because they can kill and eat cobras.
But in this encounter, the King preying on Monitor Lizard

Location: Bukit Timah – Hindhede nature park

The photos and videos were published on the Singapore Media

https://mothership.sg/2022/05/king-cobra-bukit-timah-monitor-lizard/

https://www.8world.com/singapore/bukit-timah-king-cobra-attack-monitor-lizard-1796956

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Ladybird – Chilocorus circumdatus

vids — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:10:33 +0000

Chilocorus circumdatus, the red chilocorus, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to Southern Asia, and has been introduced to Hawaii. Helmet shaped, the beetle is rich in Orange-red colour with a fine black margin around the base of wings. Wikipedia

Spotted at Hindhede Nature Park

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Hindhede Nature Park

vids — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:22:47 +0000

Located next to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Hindhede Nature Park features a variety of activities catered for everyone. Scenic and serene, it is an excellent spot for bird watching, trekking or simply taking in the best nature has to offer.
Source: NParks

Location: Along Hindhede Drive

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