Snake Farm
Thailand - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui Island - Krabi - Pattaya - Phuket
If those slimy and slithery creatures we know by the name of snakes make you feel anything other than repulsion then you can look forward to having a great time in the company of a variety of snakes at the Snake Farm, Bangkok. The Snake Farm, Bangkok is housed in Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute. The farm has become a popular tourist attraction because of its collection of the deadly snakes.
The venomous snakes that are sheltered in the Snake Farm, Bangkok include the King Cobra, Siamese cobra, Russell's viper, banded krait, Malayan pit viper, green pit viper and Pope's pit viper. You can watch the tactics used by the snake handlers when they try to grab the lunging snakes that are far from being docile. Once the snakes have brought in control, their venom is extracted for the production of anti-venom serum. This anti-venom serum is effective in the treatment of ailments like cholera, smallpox, typhoid, hepatitis and rabies. The anti-venom serum is also a useful antidote to snake bite.
Apart from the production of the anti-serum, the Snake Farm, Bangkok serves other important functions as well. It plays a major role in educating the public about snakes and their ecology. The Farm is also engaged breeding snakes for research purposes and the conserve the endangered species. It is advisable that you attend the venom-milking and snake-handling shows that are held daily at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm on weekdays, and 10.30 am on public holidays. If you are not too repelled or daunted by these creatures, you can take a non-poisonous snake around your neck and pose for a lovely snap.
The venomous snakes that are sheltered in the Snake Farm, Bangkok include the King Cobra, Siamese cobra, Russell's viper, banded krait, Malayan pit viper, green pit viper and Pope's pit viper. You can watch the tactics used by the snake handlers when they try to grab the lunging snakes that are far from being docile. Once the snakes have brought in control, their venom is extracted for the production of anti-venom serum. This anti-venom serum is effective in the treatment of ailments like cholera, smallpox, typhoid, hepatitis and rabies. The anti-venom serum is also a useful antidote to snake bite.
Apart from the production of the anti-serum, the Snake Farm, Bangkok serves other important functions as well. It plays a major role in educating the public about snakes and their ecology. The Farm is also engaged breeding snakes for research purposes and the conserve the endangered species. It is advisable that you attend the venom-milking and snake-handling shows that are held daily at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm on weekdays, and 10.30 am on public holidays. If you are not too repelled or daunted by these creatures, you can take a non-poisonous snake around your neck and pose for a lovely snap.
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