subject: Pasteur Institute: Explore The World Of Snakes [print this page] Opened in 1923, Pasteur Institute in Bangkok is an unmatched place for those who wish to explore the world of snakes. The institute which is currently home to a large variety of snakes is a significant establishment that provides valuable information and carries out extensive researches on venomous snakes. The Pasteur Institute is situated on the west side of Chulalongkorn Hospital and is part of the Thai Red Cross. Also known locally as the Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute, Pasteur Institute has by now become a unique yet sought after tourist site in Bangkok.
Today, the Pasteur Institute or the Bangkok Snake Farm is home to venomous snakes like the banded krait, sea snakes, Malayan pit viper, Siamese cobra, king cobra, green pit viper, Russell's viper and so much more. Local farmers play a vital role in providing these venomous snakes to the institute as most of them have become professional snake catchers. These farmers are generally rewarded according to the specialty and size of the snake provided by them to the farm. Consequently, the Pasteur Institute now provides shelter to almost each and every deadly snake in Thailand.
One of the most fascinating sights at the Snake Farm is to watch how the snake handlers take the venom of the snake in order to create anti-venom serum. This anti-venom serum is used largely to cure diseases such as typhoid, hepatitis, rabies, smallpox and cholera. It is also used as a medication for harmful snake bites. Today, this institute is renowned as one of the leading anti-venom research establishments in the world.
Apart from playing an important role in producing anti-serum, the Snake Farm in Bangkok is a place that provides immense information and knowledge to the public. Conserving and breeding endangered varieties of snakes is also a major endeavor here.
Exploring this fine attraction is made easier by the cosy and well known President Park Bangkok that provides exceptional hotel accommodation Bangkok. Located in close proximity to the Pasteur Institute, this Bangkok service apartment offers an outstanding range of facilities along with warm and friendly hospitality.
