"The farm, one of Perlis' major tourist attractions, holds a large collection of live snakes, iguanas and crocodiles."
The Snake and Reptile farm is one of Perlis major tourist attractions. It houses a large collection of snakes and other reptiles. Run by the Institute for Medical Research, its main objectives are the biological study of Malaysian snakes, the dissemination of information and findings of the research as well as the production of anti-venom for local consumption. The farm holds some 23 species of snakes in large open-air enclosures as well as iguanas and crocodiles. Those brave enough, can have their pictures taken with some of the larger snakes, with some help and supervision from the snake handlers.
The Snake and Reptile farm currently houses some 200 snakes, both local and foreign species. The Snake and Reptile Farm is located near Batu Pahat river, surrounded by Perlis' Bukit Bintang Forest Reserve. Nearby attractions include a recreational park with a picnic area, a mini bird park, a nine-hole golf course as well as budget chalets.
The Snake and Reptlie Farm is open from Saturday through Thursday between 9am to 5pm and on Friday between 9am to 6pm with a break from 12.15pm to 2.45pm. It is also open during public holidays during normal open hours. The minimal entrance fee is RM2 for adults and RM1 for children. Children under 6 years old can enter for free.
For more information on the Snake and Reptile Farm, contact Tel: 604-9768511
Last viewed - May 16, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
The Snake and Reptile Farm is located in the Sungai Batu Pahat area, just 10km north of Kangar. You can get to Kangar using several interstate, air-conditioned bus services such as Transnasional (Tel: 603-20703300) and Sutera Express (Tel: 03-20267199) departing from the Puduraya bus station in Kuala Lumpur. These buses will stop at the Express Bus Station on Jalan Bukit Lagi in Kangar. From there, you can take a 10 to 15-minute taxi drive to Sungai Batu Pahat.
By Plane
There is no direct air service to Perlis. Visitors have to fly into Alor Setar (in Kedah) and then take a 45-minute taxi ride to Kangar. From Kangar, you can take 10 to 15-minute taxi drive to Sungai Batu Pahat.
By Boat
You can also get to Kuala Perlis from Kuah jetty in Langkawi via ferry boats. The ride costs between RM12 to RM15 per person, one way and takes about 45 minutes. Kuala Perlis is linked to Kangar via a two-lane highway. From Kangar, you can take 10 to 15-minute taxi drive to Sungai Batu Pahat.
Located at the northern-most edge of Peninsula Malaysia, the state of Perlis is easily accessible via the North-South Highway, which links Kangar, the state capital of Perlis, to Kuala Lumpur. From Kangar, you can take a 10 to 15-minute taxi drive to Sungai Batu Pahat.
User recommendation
"one of the main attraction in Perlis, besides shopping that is.. the collection of snakes that they have is huge! definitely worth a visit.." by rifdy
"a snake heaven" by simon
"Are snake is dangerous? Please visit
this place to know more about snake
and others reptile. So you can know
more. " by abid
"sangat unik" by vicney
"Most of the snakes here are very dangerous. Here, there are a lot of stories who want to learn about snakes. From the eggs until the ANACONDA, you might feel terrible if u get closer to the aquarium.
Something interesting that i read from the museum -- when you have a dream that the snake pecks your leg, it is believed that someone is interested in you. Believe it or not???" by iamja
"Memang di akui ular2 yg berbisa banyak terdapat Di-Perlis. Jika kena patuk,bisanya boleh sampai ke tulang hitam. Harus awasi. Kanak2 sekolah perlu di bawa lawati ke tempat2 saperti ini,untok mengajar mereka mengenali ular2 yg.berbisa." by makcikjamilah
"I hardly believed when the first time I came here..there are so damn huge amount of snakes at this place...where the management got all those snakes? " by Mifs
"Very interesting place to visit!" by jiji
"Great place to study about snakes and
the research of anti-venom." by omar
"Untuk melihat aksi ular yang lebih menarik, saksikan pertandingan Man vs Snake pada 30 - 31 March di Stadium Badminton Cheras. Penganjurnya adalah dariapda tempat ini." by shoana
"Nice and cool place to spent your weekened. I just love to see the snakes...gorgeous!!!" by moose
"A place that you can learn a lot about tha snake. They have a quite good number of snake. Nice place to go... " by Eliza Qistina
"kalau dah tak tahu nak buat apa hujung minggu..okayla kalau nak pegi sini..tapi kalau ada tempat lain kat negeri ni yg korang belum pergi..maka pergilah ke tempat lain itu dahulu...sebab tak best sangat tempat ni..." by iwan
"I got the apportunity to touch the 15m snake during my visit there. Only with my finger tip. At least, i've touched it. ")" by fuza
"I heard that the snakes during the Man vs Snake show are from this farm in Perlis." by Scalia
"snakes is gorgeous..it's a unique reptiles...so..for me..this place is gorgeous and unique too" by Nawri
"Ni ular ni aku ada seriau sikit, tapi tempat ni kira not badlah sebab ular-ular di situ tak berapa garang sangat. Pengalaman bergambar dengan seekor ular kapak tidak akan dilupakan. Hanya RM 10 , kita boleh dptkan gambar kita dgn ular2 di situ." by mathasan
"For those who love snakes, comr to this place. Man vs Snake would be an interesting event." by imran
"I don't much about ur farm.. I am snake enthusiasts... I am eager to visit ur farm" by Mohd Noor Sham
"wanna have real experience with the snakes, better visit this place" by angah
