Fodor's Expert Review Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute

Silom and Bang Rak Fodor's Choice
Snake, Queen Saowapha Snake Farm, Silom and Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia.

The Thai Red Cross established this unusual and fascinating snake farm and toxicology research institute in 1923, and it is well worth a visit. Venom from cobras, pit vipers, and some of the other 56 types of deadly snakes found in Thailand is collected and used to make antidotes for snakebite victims. Venom extraction takes place on weekday mornings at 11. The snake handling show and photo op is at 2:30 on weekdays and 11 on weekends and holidays. 

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Quick Facts

1871 Rama IV Rd.
Bangkok, Bangkok  10330, Thailand

02/252--0161

www.saovabha.com/en/snakefarm_service.asp

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Rate Includes: B200

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