For most, the slithering and extremely terrifying snake is a creature that should be avoided by all ways and means. However, for some this unique creature is a reason for fascination and for those the Snake Farm which is also identified as the Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute is a must visit place.

Formerly known as the Pasteur Institute, the Snake Farm in Bangkok is a sought after tourist attraction mainly due its extensive collection of deadly and poisonous snakes. The Bangkok Snake Farm provides shelter to a large number of venomous snakes such as green pit viper, Siamese cobra, banded krait, king cobra, Russell's viper, Malayan pit viper, Pope's pit viper, and many more. Most of these snakes are given to the farm by local farmers. These farmers who are professional snake catchers are paid according to the size and type of the snake they provide.

An interesting sight to see at the Snake Farm is how the experienced snake handlers use their different tactics to control these poisonous creatures. Visitors can closely watch the snake handlers trying their best to grasp the rebellious snakes. Once the creature is under the control of the snake handler, its venom is taken in order to produce anti-venom serum which is immensely useful for curing ailments such as hepatitis, cholera, rabies, typhoid and smallpox. Furthermore, this anti-venom serum is used as a remedy for snakebite.

Producing the useful anti-serum however is not the only important activity that takes place at the Snake Farm. The farm plays a significant role in enlightening the public regarding snakes and their conservation. It also plays a vital role in snake breeding and conserving endangered species.

At the Snake Farm visitors will get the chance to get close to a king cobra, pet a python and even discover the activities of one of the world’s leading establishments for anti-venom research. Exploring such extraordinary Bangkok attractions is made convenient at the nearby Bangkok Grand President which is one of the finest and best equipped serviced apartments in Bangkok. For many years the Grand President has been renowned as one of the most comfortable and well appointed apartments in Bangkok that offers home like comforts for even the most discerning travellers.