If you stay any length of time in Thailand, you will no doubt hear the Tokay gecko making his distinctive call. First time visitors to Thailand often mistake the Tokay’s call for that of a bird. The sound a Tokay makes when it is calling sounds very much like “tok kay” or “toh kay”, some […]
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Skink Lizard
The Skink is one of the most shy lizards you will come across in Thailand, the majority of all skink species prefer to live underground, if they are not underground they are often hiding under rocks or other suitable hiding places. They are quite distinguishable due to their sleek and shiny appearance. People living in […]
Continue ReadingGarden Fence Lizard
The Garden Fence Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is very common in Thailand, they will readily co-habit with humans, and they are quite at home in your garden. You often see them sat on a rock, a tree, the garden fence, or even on a basketball like the one in the photo below. Like many small reptiles […]
Continue ReadingThailand Lizards – Monitor Lizard
I spotted this Monitor lizard in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Thailand, whilst on my way to Tham Phraya Nakhon Cave. I got a few photos to add to My Thailand photo collection, but once I got too close it retreated back under the concrete slab, which you see in the photo below. Monitor […]
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