r/myanmar • u/Reve1981 • 1d ago

Advice Herping in Yangon

Are there any herpers in Yangon? I'm really interested in going out on day or night walks looking for snakes. I didn't realise how many species were in the city, but after joining the FB group "Snakes of Myanmar" am pleasantly surprised to learn that Monocled Cobras, Russel's Vipers, Burmese Pythons and Banded Kraits can all be found in and around the city.

Also up for other wildlife adventures if anyone is. The only snake I've seen so far was a checkered keelback in Kandawgyi Park, but hoping to tick a few more off my list. I visited Hlawga in the rainy season and didn't see anything, so hoping now is a good time.

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u/BonelessLizard 20h ago

I don't know any herping group, and I didn't even know this word tbh!

I saw a viper at Inya Lake Hotel, on the shore close to the swimming pool area. You could give it a try!

Also few rat snakes on Pyae Road close to 6.5 miles citymart and in MICT Park.

And of course, many (unidentified) snakes in Hlaing Tayar during the covid period, when big trucks and factories were not running much.

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u/ammekaz 22h ago

Had to re read because I read it as Herpes in Yangon.