Snakes Species

Snakes are a real threat to people living in Malaysia and below are some of the common snakes found here.

It is rare to see snakes in Malaysia, unless your property has a garden or open space near extremely secluded areas. In most cases, snakes are most likely just passing through your garden area.

The common signs to look out for on whether a snake is in your property are: 

1. Shed skins — snakes shed their worn-out skin about 6 times a year. This process is called moulting. 
2. Winding trails — can be seen on light dirt or sandy surfaces, particularly across secluded open land areas.

There are certain places where snakes may like to hide on your property:

1. Secluded open land, field or bush area.
2. Garden with ponds, wood, rock or rubble piling around.
3. Garden with un-trimmed long grass.

Reptiles are timid and will usually flee to seek cover if they are detected by people or pets.