Prepare to embark on a first-of-its-kind adventure into the heart of ancient biodiversity! Join us on a high-speed field herping expedition through the Hong Kong area, Mangshan Mountains, and Tianmushan Biosphere Reserve as we journey deep into untamed wilderness and across the entire country of China in search of Asia's most captivating serpentine inhabitants- a generally inaccessible undertaking, rarely experienced unless by researchers or locals.

We will pursue the Critically Endangered Protobothrops mangshanensis (Mangshan pit vipers), awe-inspiring Ophiophagus hannah (king cobras), enigmatic Protobothrops cornutus (Fi-si-pan horned vipers), and the fascinating Shinisaurus crocodilurus (Chinese crocodile lizards), Ovophis makazayazaya (Taiwan Mountain Pit Viper), Azemiops kharini (White-headed burmese viper), alongside a plethora of other endemic reptiles and amphibians that thrive in these pristine & prehistoric ecosystems.

This expedition is tailor-made for adventurers craving an unforgettable journey into the wild, where every twist and turn brings forth new discoveries and breathtaking encounters- on a trip completely new to the entirety of ecotourism. It is run in collaboration with WildChina, the leader in ethically curated Chinese ecotourism. You can NOT book through the Serpentine site for this trip. Please either add this expedition to your cart for $0.00, then checkout (providing us with your email), or simply click the button below for a detailed itinerary and to secure your spot on this extraordinary expedition! You will find all pertinent information at the link below.