The Animals of Tropical Paradise Koh Phra Thong - Thailand
Crab Eating Macaque
Scientific name: Macaca fascicularisSize: Up to 55cm (body) 65cm (tail)
More: A very social animal that lives in groups anywhere from 5-60+ animals. They are opportunistic omnivores. They can and will eat a wide variety of animals, plants, and other materials. Found in a wide variety of habitats, including rainforests, coastal forests and mangroves. They are considered sacred at some Hindu temples.
Water Monitor Lizard
Scientific name: Varanus SalvatorSize: Up to 300cm
More: Monitor lizards differ greatly from other lizards in that they possess a relatively high metabolic rate for reptiles. Monitor lizards are very intelligent, and some species can even count. In Thailand, the word water monitor is used as an insulting word for bad and evil things, including a bad person.
Mouse Deer
Scientific name: Tragulus NapuSize: Up to 75cm (body) 10cm (tail)
More: Has four stomach compartments to digest tough plant materials. They do not have horns or antlers, but possess enlarged upper canines. The female has the potential to be pregnant throughout heradult life, often having just an 85 or 155 minute 'breather' between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.
Reticulated Python
Size: Up to 10m
More: Possibly the largest snake in the world with specimens to 30 feet. Has a color pattern that is a very complex geometric pattern that incorporates numerous different colors. Kill by constriction, using a powerful muscular body to squeeze a victim to death. It may take a python weeks to completely digest a large meal .
Pangolin
Scientific name: Manis temminckiiSize: Up to 100cm
More: The name "pangolin" derives from the Malay word pengulling ("something that rolls up"). All pangolins can roll themselves into a ball to defend themselves, it takes considerable force to unroll them. They are nocturnal and remain in their burrows during the day. Chinese believe pangolin scales reduce swelling.
PADI Dive Courses
Diving courses on Koh Phra Thong are conducted by the PADI Instructors from Blue Guru. A full range of PADI courses are offered up to Assistant Instructor. Also 18 different PADI specialty courses for refining skills and knowledge.
PADI 1 Day Specialties
Try one of these PADI 1 Day Specialties to improve your knowledge and diving skills.
Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Navigation
Marine Habitats
This tropical Thai island is fortunate to benefit from diverse & healthy marine habitats. In Golden Buddha Bay there are coral reefs. In Koh Ra Channel there are expanses of seagrass and some of the densest mangrove forest in the country.
PADI Non-Dive Specialties
Don't dive? Introduce yourself to the idea with these Non-Diving PADI Specialties.
Project Aware
Coral Reef Conservation
Oxygen Administration
Equipment Specialist
Mr. Chuoi Bar and Huts
Mr. Chuoi's bar and huts is an excellent budget accommodation option for the intrepid traveller. Situated close to a private bay, surrounded by nature, with freshly prepared food and an excellent little bar - everyone enjoys their stay with Mr. Chuoi.
Thailand Divemaster Training
Blue Guru offer all inclusive Divemaster internships with scuba diving in the Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock. With exclusive tropical beaches and genuine local diving direct from the shore - training in such a location is a rare opportunity.
