We went to Bangkok for the World Youth Bridge Championships and stayed for a few days to do some sightseeing. Except for the unpleasant return trip, we had a great time!
Date(s): July 25, 2006- August 12, 2006. Album by Susan Korbel. 25 - 48 of 371 Total. 27234 Visits.
29 This snake cannot be held in the hands because it can sense heat and would strike at a heat source even if it was not moving. "http://www.china-satibo.co..." View Comments...
31 That's one pissed off snake. It coils its neck up so that it can spring forward very quickly and reach much farther than you'd expect. One of the handlers teasing this snake was actually bitten during the demo. "http://www.china-satibo.co..." View Comments...
32 This snake is being milked of its venom to produce antivenin. They force its mouth open and let the venom drip into a glass dish. Then the venom is injected into a horse over a span of days to produce antibodies in the horse, which is used to make antivenin.
34 After the snake is milked, they force feed it meat so it can regain its strength. Snakes are only milked once every two weeks while healthy. They do not force feed snakes unless they are ill or have just been milked.
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38 Susie holding a non venomous snake that doesn't mind people. It felt very strong and squishy.
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42 Susie and Dan in front of the Snake Farm sign. Unfortunately the writing was cut off.
43 Our next stop was a jewelry factory, with the ubiquitous aquariums.
