Reptile House

Step into the fascinating world of reptiles as you enter our Reptile House. A haven for these extraordinary creatures, our facility showcases a diverse collection of reptiles from around the globe. From slithering snakes to scaly lizards, prepare to be captivated by the beauty, diversity, and unique adaptations of these remarkable reptilian residents.

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Our Reptile Species

Asian Forest Scorpion

Asian Forest Scorpion

Angkor Wildlife - Asian Water Dragon

Asian Water Dragon

Angkor Wildlife - Asian Water Monitor Lizard

Asian Water Monitor

Angkor Wildlife - Burmese Python

Burmese Python

Earth Tiger Tarantula

Earth Tiger Tarantula

Angkor Wildlife - Golden Tree Snake

Golden Tree Snake

Green Cat Snake

Green Cat Snake

Angkor Wildlife - Green Tree Monitor Green Iguana

Green Iguana

Angkor Wildlife - Green Tree Monitor Lizard

Green Tree Monitor Lizard

Green Tree Viper

Green Tree Viper

King Cobra

King Cobra

Angkor Wildlife - Oxybelis Fulgidus

Long Nosed Vine Snake

Angkor Wildlife - Malayan Pit Viper

Malayan Pit Viper

Angkor Wildlife - Mangrove Snake

Mangrove Snake

Monocled Cobra

Monocled cobra

Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake

Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake

Pig-Nosed Turtle

Pig-nosed Turtle

Angkor Wildlife - Python

Python

Angkor Wildlife - Red Eared Slider

Red-Eared Slider

Siamese Crocodile

Siamese Crocodile

Angkor Wildlife - Siamese Russell's Viper

Siamese Russell’s Viper

Angkor Wildlife - Tentacled Snake

Tentacled Snake

Angkor Wildlife - Tonle Sap Watersnake

The Tonle Sap Water Snake

Angkor Wildlife - Tokay Gecko

Tokay Gecko

Vine Snake

Vine Snake

Angkor Wildlife - White-lipped Tree Viper

White-lipped Tree Viper

Asian Forest Scorpion

The Asian Forest Scorpion is the largest species in Cambodia. These scorpions can grow up to 12cm long. It has large powerful pincers which it uses to subdue its prey. Their diet consists of small invertebrates and even small lizards and snakes. Their venom is for defence only and is not dangerous. The sting is similar to a bee sting.

Diet: Insects, small reptiles.

Venom: Weak venom, harmless to humans.

Asian Water Dragon

This forest living lizard is a medium sized lizard. They live in the treetops where they hunt insects and small reptiles.

The males are extremely territorial and they will fight off any rival males.

Diet: Invertebrates, small reptiles

Venom: Nonvenomous.

Asian Water Monitor

Least Concern
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Least Concern

The Asian Water Monitor Lizard is a large sized species of Monitor Lizard growing over 2 metres in length. They live primarily in forests where they can be spotted foraging on the forest floor whilst looking for food. As their name suggests they are often found around water and can swim extremely well. They eat anything they can overpower, in particular mammals, birds and other reptiles. They will also raid various nests and eat the young or eggs.

They suffer from harvesting for food and can often be seen in markets for sale across Cambodia. This species is protected in Cambodia and it is illegal to catch, kill or sell this species.

Diet: Invertebrates, small reptiles, mammals, and birds. Eggs.

Venom: Nonvenomous

Burmese Python

The Burmese Python is one of the largest snakes in Cambodia reaching lengths of 7 metres and weighing up to 75kg! They are constrictors which means they kill their prey by wrapping around it and squeezing. All Pythons kill with this method, so they do not have any venom. Their diet consists of small mammals and birds, when larger they can even eat small deer, wild pigs and crocodiles. They are found across a lot of habitats and even live closely alongside people, probably attracted by readily available food such as rats, cats and dogs. They have 6 rows of teeth which are backward facing to make sure once it is holding onto its prey there is no way the prey can get away. This species is often killed for food or for their skins.

The skin is commonly used in making traditional music drums. Please remember to not buy any items that may contain wildlife parts.

Diet: Mammals, birds and reptiles.

Venom: Nonvenomous

Earth Tiger Tarantula

The Vinergaroon gets its name from the vinegar-like substance it squirts in defence at the face of any attacker. They live amongst the leaf litter of the forest where they hunt at night for smaller insects to eat. Although they may look scary this species does not have any venom and is harmless to humans.

Diet: Invertebrates

Venom: nonvenomous

Golden Tree Snake

Golden Tree Snake (Chrysopelea Ornata) is a species of mildly venomous opisthoglyphous colubrid snake found in both South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the golden tree snake, ornate flying snake, and golden flying snake.

Green Cat Snake

This is another nocturnal member of the Cat Snake genus. They get their name from the vertical pupils, similar to cat’s eyes which allow them to see well in the dark.

This species is more widespread than the Mangrove Cat snake and is often found in forests across Cambodia.

Diet: Lizards, birds, rodents and amphibians.

Venom: Weak venom, harmless to humans.

Green Iguana

The green iguana, scientifically known as Iguana iguana, is a large, arboreal, herbivorous lizard species native to Central and South America, and parts of the Caribbean. They are also commonly referred to as the American iguana. Green iguanas are known for their vibrant green coloration, though they can also be found in shades of brown, gray, or even black.

Green Tree Monitor Lizard

The Green Tree Monitor (scientific name: Varanus prasinus) is a species of monitor lizard known for its vibrant green coloration and arboreal lifestyle. These lizards are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and nearby islands. They are characterized by their slender build, long claws, and prehensile tail, which they use for climbing.

Diet: Small reptiles, birds and invertebrates.

Venom: Nonvenomous

Green Tree Viper

Living in trees and low bushes, this viper is very common across Cambodia. It typically eats small lizards, frogs and small birds. It catches them by hiding amongst the leaves and ambushing them as they pass by. This snake is responsible for a lot of venomous snakebites in Cambodia because it lives alongside people and is often not seen so it is stepped on or squashed by hands easily and therefore it defends itself with biting.

Its venom is not dangerous to healthy adults but will produce pain and swelling. If bitten by this species the person should go immediately to hospital for treatment and monitoring.

Diet: Small lizards, frogs and small birds.

Venom: Venomous

King Cobra

This is the largest venomous snake in the world, reaching 5.4 metres long! It is named the King Cobra because it eats almost exclusively other snakes including other cobras. It will occasionally eat monitor lizards also. It will defend itself by standing tall and displaying its large, long hood. Bites from this species are very rare as it stays away from people. Most bites are from people who try to catch and kill this species. The venom is very strong and works to stop the breathing quickly after a bite. If bitten by this species the person must go to hospital immediately for treatment as the venom can kill. This species lives in dense forest and is the only species of snake that builds a nest to lay its eggs.

Eating many venomous snake species, this species helps to control the amount of other venomous snakes which are responsible for many deaths.

Diet: Snakes

Venom: Venomous, strong neurotoxic venom.

Long Nosed Vine Snake

Long-nosed Vine Snake (Oxybelis Fulgidus), commonly known as the green vine snake or the flatbread snake, is a species of slender, arboreal, opisthoglyphous colubrid serpent which is endemic to Central America and northern South America. Wikipedia

Malayan Pit Viper

This snake species has the typical triangle head of the viper family. This species is common across Cambodia and occurs in the forest and in agriculture such as rice fields. This is where it can come into conflict with humans as it is well camouflaged and easily stepped on. A strong hemotoxic venom can cause terrible injuries and death.

A bite from this species should be treated in hospital as soon as possible.

Diet: Rodents, lizards and frogs.

Venom: Strong hemotoxic venom.

Mangrove Snake

The Mangrove snake is found in the south of Cambodia along the coastal mangroves. This large attractive snake hunts at night where it catches its prey. They eat reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians. They have a weak venom which it uses to overpower their food.

They have an impressive defence response where they will strike out with their mouths wide open to scare attackers away.

Diet: Rodents, birds, reptiles and Amphibians.

Venom: Weak venom, harmless to humans.

Monocled cobra

The monocled cobra is one of the most iconic snake species in Asia. When it feels threatened it will do the classic pose, standing as tall as possible and spreading its famous hood. It appears across most of Cambodia where it lives by catching small rodents, lizards, amphibians and birds. This species has a powerful venom that can be fatal. Antivenom is available for this species and is the only way to reduce symptoms after a bite. Bitten patients should go as quickly as possible to hospital.

This is one of nature’s best pest control, eradicating rodent infestations wherever it occurs.

Diet: Rodents, lizards, amphibians and birds.

Venom: Venomous

Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake

This species lives amongst the low-lying branches and bushes where it hunts out its prey during the daytime. They can grow to a length of 125cm and stay extremely thin bodied. Often living alongside water bodies, it can often be seen catching and eating frogs. This species has a beautiful threat display where it inflates its throat displaying bright blue markings as a warning.

This is a non-venomous species and poses no threat to humans.

Diet: Small lizards and frogs

Venom: Nonvenomous

Pig-nosed Turtle

This is a highly aquatic species of turtle. If you look to see their “hands” and “feet” have evolved into flippers like the true sea turtles. These animals rarely ever come to land. They have a snorkel shaped nose which they can push slightly out of the water to breath. Their eggs only hatch when the floods come, therefore the babies emerge from their eggs underwater, fully able to swim. Unfortunately this species is collected unsustainably for the pet trade as they look so cute.

They are collected in huge numbers in Indonesia where they live naturally. They are in danger of becoming extinct.

Diet: Fruits, vegetables and some small animals and fish.

Venom: Nonvenomous.

Python

“Python” can refer to two closely related but distinct concepts: the genus Python and the family Pythonidae. The genus Python contains a subset of the species within the larger family Pythonidae, both of which are constricting snakes native to the Eastern Hemisphere.

Red-Eared Slider

The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a freshwater turtle native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, known for its distinctive red stripe behind each eye. It’s a popular pet species and is also widely introduced around the world due to its popularity. Red-eared sliders are medium-sized turtles with a dark green or olive shell marked with yellow and a yellow underside with dark markings.

Siamese Crocodile

Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile
Siamese Crocodile

Siamese crocodiles are a medium sized species of Crocodile. The typical maximum length for a large male is 3.5m.  Siamese crocodiles are classed as Critically Endangered with the largest remaining population living in the Cardamom mountains, Cambodia where there are an estimated 150 animals living.  There are thought to be no more than 500 animals left in the wild. The Siamese Crocodile was thought to be extinct for many years until the population in the Cardamom mountains was rediscovered. There are small populations in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Indonesia with the largest being in Cambodia. This species eats small animals such as fish, snakes and birds. Therefore, it is not considered a threat to people.

Diet: Small mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.

Venom: Nonvenomous.

Siamese Russell’s Viper

The Russell’s Viper is a large species of ground viper. They use their camouflage to hide amongst leaves and other plants to ambush their prey. They eat mostly rodents therefore doing an important job of keeping rodent numbers down. This species will stay extremely still when threatened and rely on its camouflage to not get spotted. Sadly this means they are easily stepped on and this causes them to bite and defend themselves. The venom is very strong and can cause severe injuries and even death.

If bitten by this species the person must go straight to hospital for antivenom.

Diet: Rodents

Venom: Strong hemotoxic venom.

Tentacled Snake

The tentacled snake or tentacle snake is a rear-fanged aquatic snake native to Southeast Asia. It is the only species of the genus Erpeton. The two tentacles on its snout are a unique feature among snakes.

The Tonle Sap Water Snake

The Tonle Sap water snake, scientifically known as Enhydris longicauda, is a species of semi-aquatic snake found in the Tonle Sap Lake of Cambodia. It is a harmless snake that primarily feeds on fish. The snake is known for its vulnerability to over-harvesting for food and crocodile farming.

Tokay Gecko

The Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large, nocturnal lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. They are known for their distinctive loud vocalizations, often described as “tokay” or “gekko-gekko,” and their vibrant orange or red spots on a blue-grey body. These geckos are considered one of the largest gecko species and are well-adapted to tropical rainforests and even urban environments, often found in or around human dwellings.

Vine Snake

This snake spends its day hunting small lizards such as geckos. It camouflages as a natural plant vine to sneak up on its prey before catching it. Unlike most snakes this species has very good vision thanks to its horizontal key-hole shaped pupil which gives it binocular vision so it can chase down fast-moving prey with precision.

This snake can come in many colours from green, grey and even yellow.

Diet: Small lizards

Venom: Weak venom, harmless to humans.

White-lipped Tree Viper

The White-lipped Tree Viper, scientifically known as Trimeresurus albolabris, is a venomous pit viper species found throughout Southeast Asia. It’s also commonly referred to as the white-lipped pit viper or yellow-lipped green pit viper. This snake is known for its distinctive white or pale green lips and is frequently encountered in various habitats, including forests, shrubland, and even near human habitation.

Free Bus Service

Free Bus Schedule Service to Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium
Free Bus Schedule Service to Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium

Exciting News!

Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium is delighted to inform you that you can enjoy our free shuttle from February 08th, 2024.

  • Two Rounds a day
  • Everyday

Here below are the schedules:

– Morning Departure from:

  • Ibis Styles Siem Reap at 08:15 AM
  • The Heritage Walk at 08:25 AM
  • Angkor Enterprise at 08:40 AM

– Afternoon Departure from:

  • Ibis Styles Siem Reap at 12:35 PM
  • The Heritage Walk at 12:45 PM
  • Angkor Enterprise at 13:00 PM

Note: Advance booking is required. 

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