Snake Park

Nairobi


In the grounds of the National Museum, the Snake Park has some impressive snake species, including the puff adder, black mamba, Egyptian cobra, African rock python and Gaboon viper (with 4cm-long fangs, the longest in the world). There are also local fish species, lizards, turtles and some sad-looking crocodiles. Watch for the elephant fossil on the way down from the museum.

Note the Gaboon viper's venom description: 'A good-natured snake that rarely bites. However, a bite would be a major medical emergency'.


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