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Snake Temple
Snake Temple

Built in 1850 and is dedicated to the "Chor Soo Kong". The snakes are venomous Wagler's pit vipers and are said to be slightly 'doped' by the incense smoke which drift around the temple. Devotees refer to these snakes as "officers" of the deity, guarding the temple.Clearing of the jungle for electronics factories in Bayan Lepas has made all natural habitats for the snake disappear. The few snakes you have seen in the temple is "exhibited" item brought in for the tourists.


Admission: Free (Donation is welcomed)
Opening Hours: Morning till late evening

Location: Bayan Lepas, about 1.6 km from the Airport

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