A reminder that we are visitors here. Stories about the wildlife around the camp, the beauty of the natural world, and why so much of it is worth protecting.
Learn about the Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia), one of Laos' most famous venomous snakes. Discover how to identify it, where it lives, its behavior, venom, and why encounters are much rarer than most visitors expect.
The Large-Eyed Pit Viper (Trimeresurus macrops) is a beautiful but venomous snake found throughout Southeast Asia. Known for its oversized golden eyes and bright green coloration, this nocturnal hunter is occasionally encountered around the limestone forests and climbing areas of Laos.