Team shot (L-R): Andy Smith, Paul Carpenter, Ralf Konen and Guy Tansley
A stunning Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) found at our feet on a night walk.
The Sandalwood defoliator (Amata passalis). Their average life cycle is 62 days and they can have up to 11 generations per year!
An impressive Tailless Whip-scorpion (Phrynichus sp.).
A stunning Lanternfly (Pyrops maculatus), a species of planthopper that feeds on sap.
Target tarantula no. 1 for this trip - the Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata).
Guy with the Sri Lankan Ornamental tarantula (Poecilotheria fasciata).
A decent sized forest scorpion (Srilankametrus sp.) that ran across our accommodations outdoor restaurant area.
A beautiful freshwater crab (Oziotelphusa hippocastanum) outside of our accommodation at night.
Target tarantula no. 2 for this trip and one we relocated from a local residents kitchen! - the Ghost Ornamental (Poecilotheria vittata).
The Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus), a species that grows to about 20 cm (8 in) in length.
An impressive adult male Huntsman spider (Heteropoda venatoria) just chilling on our bathroom sink!
Sri Lanka's largest whip scorpion (Thelyphonus sepiaris).
Target tarantula no. 3 for this trip Sri Lankan trip - the Fringed Ornamental (Poecilotheria ornata).
Sri Lanka has some impressive millipedes such as this highly arboreal Spineplate millipede (Harpagophoridae) that can reach up to 25cm.
Top camouflage on this Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) spotted near Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.
Target tarantula no. 4 for this Sri Lankan trip - the Ivory Ornamental (Poecilotheria subfusca).
