Bali’s idyllic weather and lush landscapes create a paradise for Instagram-worthy photos and a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife, including animals, insects, and reptiles. However, it’s important…
I am terrified of snakes, even non-venomous ones. Are there snakes in Bali? Where is the highest chance of encountering them (i.e. where should I avoid)? Where should I go for medical attention after…
Another snake was removed from Villa La Residence on Pantai Pererenan Street. This time the reptile was smaller than the three-meter cobra caught last week, but its venom remains just as dangerous.
The breeding season for king cobras in Bali seems to be starting earlier and earlier. Fresh footage from the Reptil Asih Tabanan team, who catch a couple of snakes every year, is already racking up vi…
Birds-of-paradise are easy to find in wildlife documentaries and lists of the planet’s most unusual animals. But how and where can you see them in real life? These birds live deep in the forests of Ne…
Tanah Lot Temple is one of the nine main sacred temples of Bali. It is under UNESCO protection. Thousands of tourists visit daily to see this amazing place.
The temple is built on a small islet, which is separated from the mainland by the sea during high tide. Only when the water is low can you go inside, however, tourists can only wander at the foot of t…
In the past two weeks, residents of the village of Pancasari near Lake Buyan have noticed an unusually high number of pythons — 28 in total, 12 alive and 16 dead. The snakes have been seen in rice fie…
In the village of Bayung Gede in Kintamani, there’s a place that’s barely mentioned in tourist guides. Random travellers rarely end up here. Now and then, it’s visited only by those who already know B…
In Tabanan and Jembrana, there is an invasion of highly venomous king cobras. In the past 11 days, three adult females have been found, each incubating dozens of eggs. A total of 120 eggs have been se…
A clinic is planned at Sangeh Monkey Forest for tourists who have been bitten or scratched by macaques.
The tourist attraction will provide the premises, while Abiansemal Community Health Centre (Puskesmas Abiansemal) will supply medical staff and stocks of rabies vaccine. Construction will begin once ap…
