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Snake enthusiasts around the world, looking for a place to find the world's poisonous, longest and harmless carnivorous reptile will find the Queen Memorial Institute and Snake Farm an ideal attraction. Situated in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand this renowned establishment opened to the public in 1923 as an institute that specializes in breeding, raising and extracting snake venom for medical purposes and extensive research.
This popular tourist attraction houses one of Thailand's most prestigious Snake Farm's. At this institute scientists experiment with the venom of many snakes to produce antivenin that prevents death or loss of a limb after a snake bite. The building since its inception has seen a number of renovations during the early years and many tourists from all parts of the world gather to see its snake population.
The Snake Farm houses some of the world's deadliest and some of them include the russell's viper, Siamese cobra, king cobra, copperhead, Malayan pit viper, banded krait, the king cobra, pope's pit viper and the green pit viper are just a very few of the farms occupants. Visitors can also see a number of non-poisonous snakes and large pythons scaling the farm as well.
The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute and Snake Farm, conducts a range of activities that include venom-milking shows, creating venom antidotes, snake exhibitions, lectures and snake handling demonstrations. The farm also serves as an immunization clinic for the public, where vaccines for rabies, typhoid, tetanus, fever, Japanese encephalitis, polio, cholera, hepatitis A and B can be obtained.
Sightseers to the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute and Snake Farm can also seek out the many attractions located nearby. Some of these are regarded as Bangkok's top attractions which include the Grand Palace, the Chatuchak Market, the Jim Thomson House, Wat Pho, Vimanmek Museum and the Suan Lum Night Bazaar.
Travellers looking to find a pleasant Bangkok serviced apartment to match their requirements will find the Bangkok Grand President an ideal choice. This lodging option provides a guest with ample comforts, hospitality, a range of in-room facilities and a Japanese restaurant Bangkok that proves to be among the finest dining options at this hotel.
