Snakes!

After visiting temples in the morning, we went to the Thai Red Cross Snake Farm, where the antivenom used throughout Southeast Asia is produced.

We arrived later than we planned; thus, most of us had to stand in the back.  

However, Mikayla, Natalie, and Jordan moved closer to the front on the other side of the facility, so they had good close views.

The first snake they brought out was a medium-sized king cobra.  This snake can reach a length of more than 5 1/2 meters (18 1/2 feet).

King cobra head.

This is a banded krait, one of the most venomous snakes in the world.

After the demonstration show ended, everyone had the opportunity to hold a Burmese python.  Here is Jordan.

Mor Mark enjoyed this a little too much.

Mikayla.

Macy.

Lexie.

Zach.

Dom.

Natalie.

Landon above; Manoj and Adam below.

Here's the group holding the 12 ft. Burmese python.