About Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm
Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm is a wildlife attraction located in Sungai Batu Pahat near Kangar in Perlis, Malaysia's northernmost state. Established as a research and antivenom production centre, it houses a diverse collection of snakes and reptiles including king cobras, pythons and vipers. The farm combines exhibition, education and conservation, offering visitors close views of live specimens, informative displays and live handling demonstrations within a landscaped park setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped park with indoor and outdoor enclosures housing a wide variety of snakes, lizards, crocodiles and other reptiles. The site includes glass-fronted vivariums, open-air pits and exhibition halls with informative panels on species identification and venom. Scheduled live snake handling demonstrations by trained staff, antivenom production displays and a small visitor centre are central to the experience. Paths connect shaded enclosures surrounded by rural scenery near Timah Tasoh Lake.
Key highlights
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One of Malaysia's only antivenom production and research centres open to visitors
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Collection of venomous snakes including king cobra, monocled cobra and pit vipers
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Live snake handling and milking demonstrations by trained handlers
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Outdoor enclosures for pythons, crocodiles and other reptiles
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Educational displays on snake identification, venom and first aid
History of Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm
Established in 1987 by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) as a research facility to study venomous snakes and produce antivenom for Malaysia. Initially focused on scientific research and antivenom production, it was later expanded and opened to the public as an educational and tourism centre to promote awareness of reptiles and their conservation.
Route
| By air | Fly to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar, then drive about 40-50 km north to Kangar and Sungai Batu Pahat |
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