Come to An Giang to visit the unique "snake fair" in Vietnam, from cobras to vipers, there are formidable snakes.

Published 2025년 1월 7일

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The Mekong Delta, a popular tourist destination during the flood season, is known for its unique biodiversity, including a variety of snakes. Local guide Tran Bien Thuy provides an in-depth overview of the region's snake species, ranging from harmless to highly venomous. The article also highlights the local market in Khanh An, where snakes are bought and sold daily for consumption. These snakes are exported to other regions and used in various dishes, showcasing the region's gastronomic diversity. The article also touches on the history of snake hunting and the challenges faced by those involved in the trade.

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During the flood season, many tourists come to the Mekong Delta to immerse themselves in the river nature, explore and learn about the unique characteristics of the legendary Southern land. Tourists can go upstream on the Hau River to Khanh An border market, An Phu district (An Giang province) bordering Pet Chay commune, Kor Thum district, Kandal province, Kingdom of Cambodia. When the water rises, this land has many products such as linh fish, snakehead fish, eels, turtles, sesbania flowers, ... but the most impressive thing for us is "snakes". Poet Tran Bien Thuy (An Giang Province Literature and Arts Association) is a "local" of this border land, taking us to visit the snake market. He explained a few features of the reptiles in this area: Venomous snakes have triangular heads, harmless snakes have flat, round heads. The most poisonous is the roof snake, yellow and black snakes. Anyone who is unlucky enough to be bitten by it will bleed from their pores in a moment. Must be ...

Source: Danviet