Venomous Snakes

The Reptile Zone holds one of the biggest collections of Venomous Snakes in the UK.  Our many species includes many of the world record holders such as Gaboon Vipers who have the longest fangs, the saw scale viper who is technically the most dangerous venomous snake species in the world, Mambas which are the fastest venomous snakes and the King Cobra the Longest venomous snakes.  Why not email to do a tour so you can have a guided educational tour of them with many of the facts explained to you.  If you enjoy venomous snakes why not email for a show where we handle the most venomous snakes and explain a bit about them to you. 

The Gaboon Viper, world record holder for the longest fangs of any venomous snake. Folding fangs which measure up to 2.5 inches.  A venom which literally dissolves tissue.  An amazing snake to see.

King Cobras are the most complex of all venomous snakes. INtelligent and observant these snakes are also record holders as the longest venomous snake in the world.  Yet there natural food is other venomous snakes.

Mambas both green and black are amongst the most feared snakes in the world. Fast and agile these snakes can repeatedly strike. A venom which shuts down the nervous system. Up to 13ft mambas are at home on the ground or up in a tree catching birds for food.

Venomous Snake Keeping is licenced by local councils enforcing the Dangerous Wild Animals Licence.  Reptile zone works with local councils teaching and showing perpective keepers health and safety protocols and procedures on keeping Venomous snakes.  Zoos have moved away from keeping venomous snakes so for the publc finding places where they can see Venomous snakes is harder than ever before. Our collection of unusual and dangerous venomous snakes is second to none.  Even better when you have a guide to show and guide you through some of the facts about venomous snakes you probably dont know.

Many people are totally unaware of the benefits that they bring to the human race.  From treatments in lots of areas of the medical world to aiding people in pest control. Venomous snakes are an important part of of eco systems around the world.  Rodent and Bird control, venomous snakes aid humans by protecting crops and food production.

People are affectedf by the media who present venomous snakes as killers and evil animals who want to hurt people. Yet the opposite is true, it is only when humans put snakes into a defensive position that people get hurt. Snakes would always prefer to save their venom for prey and eating rather than biting people.