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Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
A snake handler extracts venom from a cobra at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023.
Matt Hunt • July 13, 2023 • update: July 13, 2023
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND - JULY 11: A cobra is milked of its venom at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023. Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute, a research center associated with the Thai Red Cross Society, was established in 1923 as the "Bangkok Snake Farm." The research establishment has raised venomous snakes for venom extraction and production of antivenom medicine supplied primarily to farmers, hospitals, and people living in Thailand and surrounding countries in the region, where venomous snakes are endemic. The institute also serves as a museum to inform the general public about snakes in Thailand. ( Matt Hunt - Anadolu Agency )Matt Hunt
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND - JULY 11: A sign pointing to the entrance of the Snake Farm at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023. Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute, a research center associated with the Thai Red Cross Society, was established in 1923 as the "Bangkok Snake Farm." The research establishment has raised venomous snakes for venom extraction and production of antivenom medicine supplied primarily to farmers, hospitals, and people living in Thailand and surrounding countries in the region, where venomous snakes are endemic. The institute also serves as a museum to inform the general public about snakes in Thailand. ( Matt Hunt - Anadolu Agency )Matt Hunt
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND - JULY 11: Visitors look at snakes in aquariums at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023. Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute, a research center associated with the Thai Red Cross Society, was established in 1923 as the "Bangkok Snake Farm." The research establishment has raised venomous snakes for venom extraction and production of antivenom medicine supplied primarily to farmers, hospitals, and people living in Thailand and surrounding countries in the region, where venomous snakes are endemic. The institute also serves as a museum to inform the general public about snakes in Thailand. ( Matt Hunt - Anadolu Agency )Matt Hunt
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND - JULY 11: A green pit viper snake sits in a tree at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023. Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute, a research center associated with the Thai Red Cross Society, was established in 1923 as the "Bangkok Snake Farm." The research establishment has raised venomous snakes for venom extraction and production of antivenom medicine supplied primarily to farmers, hospitals, and people living in Thailand and surrounding countries in the region, where venomous snakes are endemic. The institute also serves as a museum to inform the general public about snakes in Thailand. ( Matt Hunt - Anadolu Agency )Matt Hunt
Cobra Venom extraction in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND - JULY 11: Staff talk to an audience of visitors before extracting cobra venom at Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand on July 11, 2023. Queen Saovbha Memorial Institute, a research center associated with the Thai Red Cross Society, was established in 1923 as the "Bangkok Snake Farm." The research establishment has raised venomous snakes for venom extraction and production of antivenom medicine supplied primarily to farmers, hospitals, and people living in Thailand and surrounding countries in the region, where venomous snakes are endemic. The institute also serves as a museum to inform the general public about snakes in Thailand. ( Matt Hunt - Anadolu Agency )Matt Hunt
