Ruud de Lang

Ruud de Lang (born 1936 or 1937) is a Dutch herpetologist known for his extensive research on the snakes of Indonesia. His work focuses particularly on the taxonomy, distribution, and ecology of snakes from Java, Bali, and Sulawesi. Before devoting himself to zoological research, De Lang worked as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry.

Biography Career De Lang began his professional life as a chemist but developed a strong interest in herpetology, the study of amphibians and reptiles. He conducted numerous field studies in Indonesia, documenting and describing the diversity of the region’s snake fauna. His contributions have been published in specialized journals and several major reference works.

In 2012 the snake was named in honor of De Lang by John C. Murphy.

Personal life As of 2014, De Lang lived in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This field guide provides identification keys, colour photographs, and distribution maps for 54 species and subspecies of Sulawesi snakes.

. Edition Chimaira, 2017. . This 435-page monograph serves as the most detailed modern reference on the snakes of Java, Bali, and nearby islands.