2 October 2024

Tips on kitti’s hog-nosed bats Thailand

Hi all, I will be in Thailand during the latter part of November. One of my goals is to see the Kitti’s hog-nosed bat. Does anyone have any tips on where to look or can recommend a guide who can assist? Thanks!

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  • 3 October 2024
    PandaSmith

    There are a couple caves in Kanchanaburi that one can theoretically try although I’ve had no luck in caves there. But I have seen them in the ruins at Wat Prasat Sing Kanchanaburi. My son and I have explored the Angkor ruins there and many of the Prasats have bats, although most are bearded tomb bats…some Megaderma too… But if you are lucky you may find those tiny little Kitti’s in one as I have in the past. Worth a try as you head deeper in to the caves further north. I am not one to give advice on those however.

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    • 3 October 2024
      PandaSmith

      We found the more rustic and unrestored the prasat ruin, the more batty they were too

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      • 3 October 2024
        SvenV

        Thanks for the info! I will definitely add this to the itinerary and do some exploring. Is the place you mentioned the same as Muang Singh historical park?

  • 3 October 2024
    Paul Carter

    Go to Sai Yok National Park. From the park buildings it is an easy walk about 1.5 km to Tham Kaeng Kaew (cave). If I recall correctly there was a cave guardian there at the time (2017 March); we (with Ian Dugdale) saw about 20 Kitti’s Hog-nosed Bat. I have the cave coords as 14.433729° / 98.862469°.

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    • 3 October 2024
      SvenV

      Thanks Paul, i was planning to visit some caves at Sai Yok and surrounding areas . I will try my luck at the cave you mentioned!

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