Bio-Ken Snake Farm

Bio-Ken Snake Farm is a research centre and snake farm located in Watamu which deals with reptiles, especially snakes and snake-bites.  It houses the largest collection of Snakes in East Africa and is open to the public.

There are about 127 different snake species in Kenya. Of these only 18 have caused human fatalities and only another 6 could kill you. Another 10 could cause you a lot of pain and the remaining 93 or so, are non-venomous nor are they dangerous.

Bio-Ken Snake Farm is open daily and charges are KSh 750/- for adults while Children under 12 cost KSh 250 /- but must be accompanied by an adult.