Snake and Reptile Farm
The Snake and Reptile Farm in Perlis is the only Snake Farm ever built in
Malaysia. The farm is the major tourist attraction not only in Perlis, but the
entire country, Malaysia.
The main objective of the establishment of the Snake and Reptile Farm is to aid
in the research in the production of anti - venom for local consumption by the
Institute of Medical Research in Malaysia.
It was established with a showcase of about 200 snakes of 34 different species
from Malaysia and also the other parts of the world including King Cobra and
python. Out of the 34 species, there are a total of 10 species that is
poisonous. Reptiles that are to be seen lying around in the farm are crocodiles,
monitor lizards and iguanas.
The farm can be divided into two major parts, one with open air enclosures and a
closed exhibit. For those brave hearted persons, you can have a picture or two
with safe snakes coiling on your arm or shoulder under the assistance of the
handlers and professionals in the farm.
Getting There
The research facility and exhibition, 12 acres Snake and Reptile Farm of Perlis
is surrounded by the Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve. It is located at Sungai Batu
Pahat, in Perlis. It is around 10 km away north of the state capital, Kangar on
Route R11.
Take the Transnational bus to get to Kangar if you are coming from the other
states in Malaysia. The bus will stop at Express Bus Station on Jalan Bukit Lagi
in Kangar. Then, take a cab to the Snake and Reptile Farm. The ride by the cab
takes up around 15 minutes. You can drive to the destination too.
From Kangar, follow the signage to Sungai Batu Pahat and you will reach the farm
in no time.
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