Snake Temple Penang 15 Dec 2010

It was almost noon time when we arrived at the Snake Temple, and it was really a hot weather! As usual, there are a few of souvenirs stalls at both sides of the temple.

The Snake Temple, also known as the Temple of the Azure Cloud, was built in 1850. Founded by Priest Chor Soo Kong for the Taoist worshippers, this temple is a sanctuary for the said 'holy and harmless' pit-vipers which are believed to be the 'servants' of the deity. These venomous snakes can be seen coiling round the pillars, beams and potted plants within the temple compound.

Amongst the 'residents' at this temple are Wagler's pit vipers and green tree snakes. What makes these snakes unique is they'll do no harm to the visitors. It said to be slightly 'doped' by the incense smoke drifting around the temple during the day, but at night they will slither down to eat offerings given by visitors.

There is a photography stall just specially to take photos with the snakes for the visitors. We did it! And, so excitedly Issac and Annabelle too use their hand to touch, and feels and hold the cold big yellow snakes. Oh, my god, Mummy myself also quite afraid when want to touch the snakes! But, both of our brave kids did it! Of course, Mummy did take a lot of photos of that too!

There is a snake exhibitions besides the temple. There are a lot and kinds of snakes which exhibits. And, we are so fortunately, got to see the king of Cobra, and how the ‘snake man’ playing with the Cobra. Really excited and a great chance for able to see that.

Then, after the Snake Temple, ends our short Penang tour guided by Dave. He drove us back to the hotel and check-in.

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