The Snakes
King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hannah)
It seems unfairly menacing that a snake that can literally "stand up" and look a full-grown person in the eye would also be among the most venomous on the planet, but that describes the famous king cobra. King cobras can reach 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length, making them the longest of all venomous snakes. When confronted, they can raise up to one-third of their bodies straight off the ground and still move forward to attack.
Rock Python (Python sebae)
African Rock Python average 18 to 20 feet long, but can grow up to 28 feet long. Their scaly skin glistens but is dry is to the touch. African Rock Pythons are tan with brown spots that have black outlines. A tan V-shape marks the face.
Mangrove Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
The Gold-ringed Cat Snake or Mangrove Snake (Boiga dendrophila) is a species of snake that belongs to the genus of Boiga. They are one of the biggest cat snake species, averaging in lengths between six to eight feet. It is considered mildy-venomous, but moderate envenomations resulting in intense swelling have been reported, though there have been no severe cases of hospitalisation or fatalities
Malayan Krait (Bungarus conditus)
Kraits contain neurotoxic venom which is much more powerful than the common venom of most other venomous snakes. A bite from a krait will quickly induce paralysis and is fatal 85% of the time. Krait anti-venom is often ineffective. Kraits are however nocturnal so they do not often come into contact with humans frequently.
Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
A mildly venomous, yet docile species, the Oriental Whip Snake is commonly found in forested and rural areas. It feeds on vertebrates, including small nesting birds, lizards and frogs.
Other snakes on display at the snake-farm:
Malayan Pit Viper
Burmese Python
Common Rat Snake
Grey Banded Kingsnake
Reticulated Python
Texas Rat Snake
Radiated Rat Snake
Green Cat Snake
Madagascar Tree Boa
Corn Snake
Royal Python
Banded Krait
Naja Siamensis
Siamese Russell´s Viper
Brasilian Rainbow Boa
Western Rattle Snake
Bocururt´s Water Snake
Monocellata Cobra
Long Nosed Whip Snake
Lampropelitis
Pacific Boa
… And more
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