An expert herping guide, passionate naturalist and highly skilled wildlife spotlighter, Tùng Đại Diệp is Next Continent’s Principal Herping Guide and one of our leading wildlife specialists. With a particular fascination for snakes, Tùng has dedicated much of his career to exploring and understanding the remarkable diversity of reptiles and amphibians found throughout Vietnam and the wider Indochinese region.

Known for his extraordinary determination and sharp eye in the field, Tùng will go to great lengths to track down even the most elusive species. His expertise extends beyond simply finding wildlife, with an excellent understanding of herpetology, natural history and contemporary taxonomic research, particularly the ongoing discoveries and classifications of Indochina’s reptiles and amphibians.

While herping remains his greatest passion, Tùng is also an exceptionally versatile naturalist who regularly leads birding, mammalwatching and wildlife photography tours. He is particularly skilled in macro photography, helping guests capture the intricate details of reptiles, amphibians and other small wildlife, while also offering valuable guidance on photographic techniques in challenging field conditions. Equally comfortable searching for rare snakes after dark or tracking down elusive birds and mammals, Tùng brings patience, enthusiasm and an impressive breadth of field knowledge to every experience. His friendly personality, dedication and genuine excitement for wildlife make him a valued member of the Next Continent team and an excellent guide for wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels.

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