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Dong Tam Snake Farm is called the "Kingdom of Snakes," as it houses and studies over 400 species of venomous snakes. Although the idea of raising snakes might sound intimidating, it’s actually an incredibly educational and rewarding place to visit. Join Asia King Travel as we explore this unique destination in the article below.
Staff at Dong Tam Snake Farm are performing a snake-catching demonstration in front of the audience
Dong Tam Snake Farm, located in Chau Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, is less than 10 kilometers from My Tho Ward (formerly My Tho City). It's the perfect destination to explore during your trip to Tien Giang. The attraction is also just 70 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, and it takes only about two hours to get there by motorbike or car.
From downtown Ho Chi Minh City, take Le Duc Anh Street to get onto National Highway 1A. Follow the highway all the way to My Tho Ward. From there, turn left and continue along the highway until you reach the intersection with Provincial Road 870.
Drive about 500 meters down Provincial Road 870, and you’ll arrive at the farm. The route to the snake farm can be a bit tricky, so don’t hesitate to ask the locals for directions, they’ve helped many visitors find their way there.
Each year, the snake farm welcomes around 200,000 domestic and international visitors
Dong Tam Snake Farm is open to visitors daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The entrance fee is VND 30,000 per person. Children aged 6 to 12 enjoy a discounted rate of VND 20,000, and kids under 6 can enter for free.
The snake farm was established to preserve rare snake species and study snake venom for medical treatment. Military doctors at Dong Tam Snake Farm have used antivenom to save tens of thousands of people bitten by snakes, averaging around 1,500 cases per year. Thanks to proper treatment, no fatalities have been recorded.
Research on venomous snakes is essential in order to develop effective treatments for their venom
Another function of the snake farm is breeding snakes and producing traditional medicine, combined with operating as an eco-tourism site. This makes it a highly educational destination where visitors can learn more about a creature they’d rather not encounter in the wild.
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When you visit, you’ll be amazed by the rows of snake enclosures, each securely covered with protective wire mesh, carefully locked, and clearly labeled with information about each species. While venomous snakes are kept in these secured cages, non-venomous snakes are raised in natural or semi-natural environments.
You can see snakes slithering freely right before your eyes
The visitor area is divided into three main snake care zones: the water pond area, the venomous snake enclosure, and the non-venomous snake and python area. Each zone serves a specific purpose, designed to create the best possible environment for raising and nurturing the snakes. In addition, the farm also conserves several other rare animal species, such as green iguanas, softshell turtles, deers, etc.
Notably, within the premises is a snake museum built in 1996, showcasing nearly 100 rare snake species and preserving specimens of almost every snake found in Vietnam. In August 2005, the Vietnam Book of Records officially recognized it as the country’s first snake museum and the one with the largest collection of snakes in Vietnam, featuring over 40 species native to the Mekong Delta region.
Dong Tam Snake Museum is the first and only snake museum in Vietnam
Since 2022, Dong Tam Snake Farm has been hosting snake-catching and venom-extraction demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM. This activity has attracted a large number of visitors on weekends and public holidays.
A staff member is feeding a cobra
During the demonstrations, featuring snakes like the monocled cobra, the red-tailed pit viper, and the banded krait, the staff also shares valuable knowledge about venomous snakes, including how to avoid them and administer proper first aid in case of a bite.
Don’t just look! Gather your courage and interact with the snakes! There’s no need to worry, as all the snakes you’ll be handling are non-venomous and have been trained not to harm visitors. The sensation of a snake slithering across your arm or a python wrapping around your body might feel a bit creepy at first, but soon enough, you’ll both warm up to each other.
There are also plenty of wild animals for you to interact with
Additionally, visitors can enjoy other activities, including crocodile fishing and feeding the animals. The farm is usually the busiest during weekends and public holidays.
Come to Dong Tam Snake Farm to discover fascinating facts about snakes. Not only can you learn about them, but you’ll also get the chance to interact with them, helping to make these creatures seem a little less scary. More importantly, this is a refreshingly unique destination compared to the usual tourist hotspots. Contact Asia King Travel to plan an unforgettable journey in Vietnam!
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