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 Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a highly venomous snake recognized by its striking black and yellow bands. Despite its fearsome reputation, this large nocturnal hunter is typically shy and prefers to avoid humans.
The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is one of Southeast Asia's largest geckos and a familiar nighttime resident around the camp. Famous for its loud "to-kay" call, this colorful climber is often heard long before it is seen.
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.
Of all the snakes around the camp, the Oriental Whip Snake, is the one you are most likely to encounter.
The binturong, sometimes called a bearcat, is famous for smelling like freshly buttered popcorn.