As an animal rescue organization where snake rescue is also included in SUMECO’s main activities, we also offer herping activities for those who love snakes. SUMECO is an animal rescue organization funded by the profits of its ecotourism company in Bukit Lawang. Since 2012, the local community has trusted us to respond to requests for snake rescues from people’s homes. We acknowledge that not all relocations can resolve the problem between people and snakes, but we will keep going as it has become our responsibility to provide attention to snakes.
Snakes in Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park
During the Herping and Rescue
Below is a list of the species of snakes that I found during the rescue in Bukit Lawang and trekking inside Gunung Leuser National Park. All the snakes that have been found were photographed by myself. All pictures belong to SUMECO (Sumatra Ecoproject). There are many species of snakes in Bukit Lawang as a village that is positively impacted by the biodiversity of Gunung Leuser National Park. The best way to display this page is by using the desktop view.
In general, there hasn’t been much research done on Sumatra’s herpetofauna; only a few places, like Gunung Leuser National Park, have received thorough examinations. Approximately 93 species of frogs, including 21 endemic species, have been identified on mainland Sumatra, according to a recent report. There are also about 133 snake species (26 endemics), 72 lizard species (16 endemics), and 13 non-marine turtle species. However, due to the scant sampling efforts made in many places up to this point, several new species have been finally identified and described.
Herping and Nocturnal Hikes - Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians Is Something We Love To Do
- The activity starts at 6:30PM and ends up to 12:00AM.
- The trip will be assisted with an experienced guide.
- There is no certainty that we will find the species we are expected to encounter.
- Your safety and comfort is our priority.
- The areas will be in Bukit Lawang, Tualang Gepang, Landak river, Selang pangeran, and Batu Katak.
If you are interested to do herping and nocturnal hikes in Bukit Lawang, feel free to contact me through WhatsApp by clicking the button below. We advise you to frequently check the weather forecast in Bukit Lawang. Bukit Lawang is a village that often experiences sudden rain, so taking a simple raincoat is essential.
Herping and Nocturnal (Night) Boating - Mangrove Ecotourism, Langkat, North Sumatra
Searching for Snakes in Mangrove Forest
- The activity starts at 6:30PM and ends up to 11:00AM.
- The trip will be assisted with an experienced guide through the boat.
- There is no certainty that we will find the species we are expected to encounter.
- Your safety and comfort is our priority.
- The areas will be in rural areas, rivers, beaches, and mangrove forest.
If you are interested in doing herping and nocturnal hikes in our Mangrove Ecotourism, Langkat, North Sumatra, please feel free to contact me through WhatsApp by clicking the button below. We advise you to frequently check the weather forecast in Tanjung Pura and Gebang. These areas often experience sudden rain, so taking a simple raincoat is essential.
