Today, we had a  family educational trip to the second largest in the world Snake Farm.  The itinerary of the trip included :

1. a tour of the farm where we saw the phytons, cobras and other kinds of deadly snakes. 

2.  a slideshow which gave information on the varieties of snakes that can be found in the country and in the region , characteristics  of each kind of snake found in the country, technique of venom extraction and  administration of first aid in case a person is bitten by a snake.

3.  a presentation  hosted by one of the Red Cross staff and his assistant  showed us live cobras, phytons and less poisonous snakes being handled bare hands by the two guys. We also watched the actual venom extraction from a phyton. The venom will be used to manufacture drugs that will serve as vaccine for snake bite victims.

4. Finally, the highlight of the presentation  is the picture taking of  visitors with a giant phyton wrapped around them. Take a look at the photos below :

View of Snake Farm with one of the cages visible from a distance.

Entrance to the Snake Farm.

Phytons bred in captivity.

Green Snake

JM waiting at the mini-arena.

Cobras during the presentation at the mini-arena.

Visitors pictorial with the phyton.

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this household.” 

Luke 10:2-5