Snake Farm

If anyone needs to study about snakes of Sri Lanka there is a great place to observe the all snakes or their nature in one place. There are venomous and non-venomous snakes kept safely. The snake farm is located in Telijawila a close destination to Galle, after having 45 minutes drive can reach this amazing place.

The snake farm conducts by an Ayurveda Doctor who won many medals and certificates for healings thousands of people from poisonous snake bites. Snake Farm is a small conservatory cum an Ayurveda treatment centre for snake poisoning operated by a father and son duo, who have had generations of experience in handling reptiles, especially the ones that can kill you in a whole number of excruciating and exciting ways.

Housed in a small space the conservatory can house 20-40 rescued snakes at any given time, ranging from innocent rat snakes to a highly venomous Russel’s viper. Almost all the snakes at the conservatory are temporary members, who have been rescued from neighbourhood houses and farmlands and are awaiting their turn to be relocated to a safer and more permanent habitat.

The visitors got a great opportunity to observe the habitats of snakes. Guests can take some photos with non-venomous snakes in their hands and that will be one unforgettable and tremendous experience. Cobra, Viper, Python and many small snakes. The owner of the snake farm deeply explains the behaviour and venomous states of each and every snake. Also, he deeply explains the non-venomous snakes as well. something that is never should miss by foreigners due to its adventurous blended superb experience.