Pit Viper Snake, Bako National Park Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Bako is home to a number of snakes, most of which are harmless. They are well camouflaged and usually slide off the undergrowth at the first sign of danger. The Grass Green whip Snake is easily recognized by its bright color, pencil-thin body and long snout; the Paradise Tree Snake's black upper body is marked with green spots whilst its underside is yellow is yellow-green with spots. The only poisonous snake that is occasionally seen is the wager's Pit Viper, which like all Pit Vipers has a broad, flat, triangular head.