Curiosity

Queen Saovabha Snake Farm

Area: Bangkok, Thailand
Districts: Silom

Mon: 09:30–15:30
Tue: 09:30–15:30
Wed: 09:30–15:30
Thu: 09:30–15:30
Fri: 09:30–15:30
Sat: 09:30–13:00
Sun: 09:30–13:00
Hours: Public holidays: 09:30–13:00. Weekday venom extraction is at 11:00 and snake handling at 14:00; weekends and holidays have snake handling at 11:00.
Price: THB: Thai visitors—adult 40, student 20, child up to 110 cm 10; foreign visitors—adult 200, student 100, child up to 110 cm 50.
How to visit: The snake farm is open to the public and tourists. After the snake-handling demonstration, visitors may take a photo with a large python at no extra charge.
Hours: Ticket required
Hours: Good with children
Hours: About 60–90 min

Why it is worth the detour

The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute is best known for its snake farm and research on venomous snakes and antivenoms.

The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute in Bangkok specializes in venomous snake husbandry and venom research. It offers visitors a chance to see venom extractions and learn about snake venom's medical importance.

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