Mae Sa Snake Farm is located along the Mae Rim-Samoeng route, and is home to various species of snakes native to Thailand. Experienced handlers show the general public all kinds of snakes in the farm. Some are non-poisonous but most are highly venomous. The main highlight of the show is the extremely poisonous Cobra.
A visit to Mae Sa Snake Farm, Chiang Mai is not only entertaining but it also enlightens the visitors about snakes. The farm dispels many misconception and superstitions related to them. The farm is not only famous for exhibiting snakes but is also popular for conducting extensive research and deep study on snake breeding programs.
Half hour shows are held daily at various intervals and there is a modest entrance fee. The highlights of the show are demonstrations of how snake venom is extracted from the various dangerous snake species. I had the opportunity to handle two pythons and was amazed at just how heavy the longest one was when draped around my neck, with the end of of it touching the ground. I also adopted the attitude of 'when in Rome' and got up 'close and dirty' with a cobra. With nothing but a metre or so between us, we eyeballed each other without distraction. When it hooded up I had the most incredible view of this remarkable creature. I left the farm on a high and with a newly acquired respect for these reptiles. I have visited two snake farms to date, but this would be my favourite one.
A visit to Mae Sa Snake Farm, Chiang Mai is not only entertaining but it also enlightens the visitors about snakes. The farm dispels many misconception and superstitions related to them. The farm is not only famous for exhibiting snakes but is also popular for conducting extensive research and deep study on snake breeding programs.
Half hour shows are held daily at various intervals and there is a modest entrance fee. The highlights of the show are demonstrations of how snake venom is extracted from the various dangerous snake species. I had the opportunity to handle two pythons and was amazed at just how heavy the longest one was when draped around my neck, with the end of of it touching the ground. I also adopted the attitude of 'when in Rome' and got up 'close and dirty' with a cobra. With nothing but a metre or so between us, we eyeballed each other without distraction. When it hooded up I had the most incredible view of this remarkable creature. I left the farm on a high and with a newly acquired respect for these reptiles. I have visited two snake farms to date, but this would be my favourite one.
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