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Bio-Ken Snake Farm

P.O. BOX 3, Post Code 80202, Watamu, Kenya
00 254 423 2303
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Watamu
Type: Farms
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Hockessin, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

My boyfriend and I went on a 12-day “snake” safari with Kenya Snake Safaris run by Royjan and Clare Taylor. Although we are both keenly interested in snakes, we also wanted to see other Kenyan wildlife, including birds, as well. Royjan and Clare planned the perfect trip for us, which took us from Nairobi National Park to the Naibosho Conservancy... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

It is worth a visit but I felt that the KSH 750/ was a bit overpriced considering other similar attractions on the coast are half the price. i understand a great deal of good work goes into anti-venom research and, as the owner of two dogs, I am sure this is a worthwhile and positive use of the snakes they... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Not much to say except I felt the snakes were not really cared for , not really sure why I went and I would not recommend that anyone goes to be honest

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

probably the most amazing thing about the sleepy village of Watamu. the snake farm that makes most of the worlds anti venom and you get to handle snakes. including a HUGE python.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

Excellent opportunity to see and learn about the most dangerous snakes in Africa! This is also a research centre and medical supplier of anti-venom.

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Garda lake
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

a small snake farm with entusiast people that work on it. the guide will explain you all about the snakes you'll se there. they are the ones thet prepare the antidote for all the snakes you can find in kenya. a place to go, don't look at the size but look at the passion the put in their job.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

the snake park visit was a fun visit.it has quite a number of various snakes with courteous guides.The only problem was that the owner has a loose dog and my wife has a phobia for dogs.Our polite request to leash the dog was given a rude response by the lady owner/manager who said we can get out if we so... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

Took the kids here for a morning to escape the heat briefly. We were the only people there and Jeffrey took us on a very informative and enjoyable tour of the various reptilian species housed at the farm. We were allowed to hold snakes, geckos and other reptiles, an experience that delighted children young and old. A really good break... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2012

The Bio-Ken Snake farm is definitely worth the detour. My wife and myself are dead scared of snakes but our son (3 years old) was delighted. Under the supervision of a very knowledgeable guide, he even went as far as taking one of the snakes in his hands. The guide was an excellent and passionate herpetologist and he made the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Another really fascinating and informative place, there were only a couple of other people there and we were given a full tour and a great deal of information and the boys had a chance to hold a couple of snakes and there were also monitor lizards, chameleons. Overall really impressive effort to promote knowledge and understanding of reptiles.

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