Bangkok has a wide range of incredibly enticing attractions to explore, but you surely won’t find anything as particularly exciting as the Snake Farm.
The Farm
There are many snake farms throughout the country, especially in the more tourist-heavy areas. The best one, however, is the one that is run under the supervision of the Bangkok Red Cross Institute making it a renowned and respected operation.
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
This is the institution that houses the snake farm. It specialises in venomous snakes, specifically in regards to husbandry, research of snake venom, and the manufacture of snake vaccines. The institute has a bit of a history as well, since it was built in 1912 at the behest of King Rama VI.
The Nature of the Snake Farm
There’s a lot of emphasis on educating visitors in regards to snakes, and anyone can feel a strong sense of compassion and regard held towards the snakes by the farm’s employees and affiliates. If you’re residing at a place such as Anantara Baan Rajprasong Bangkok Serviced Suites or any other Bangkok hotel near BTS then you can easily plan a visit here.
What to Expect
Most of the snakes at the farm are used to human contact; the boas, in particular, are known to be very friendly towards people. Visitors can also witness snakes being milked for venom, and learn a whole plethora of facts regarding these fascinating creatures.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
