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SNAKE AND REPTILE FARM

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"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 - July 29, 2010

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.

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"I heard that the snakes during the Man vs Snake show are from this farm in Perlis."
by Scalia

"a snake heaven"
by simon

"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

"wanna have real experience with the snakes, better visit this place"
by angah

"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