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See many types of venomous snakes from around the world, watch a live venom extraction, or take a breather with our turtles! Over 85 species on exhibit!

12/08/2024

Our Director Kristen Wiley at venom conference. She was a keynote speaker on large colonies for venom production.

12/08/2024

Bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) during venom extraction rotation today.

12/08/2024

Some books we published in about venom extraction, handling and husbandry.

12/08/2024

Lead keeper Kat Dale tubing Jararaca ( Bothrops jararaca) during venom extractions today.

12/08/2024

Older article but Jim still extracts venom for free.

This man extracts venom from 600 to 1,000 snakes every week, for free.

12/07/2024

One of eighteen Jararaca ( Bothrops jararaca) during venom extractions today.

12/06/2024

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PJfln1DKgNI

Because people have asked about extractions we made this venom to explain

See close up and in slow motion how the venom really gets expelled from the fangs.

12/06/2024

Director Kristen and Keeper Moriah enjoyed the first day of today in Madurai, India. Some really fantastic clinical talks, followed by Kristen being asked to help give diplomas to graduates from a clinical toxicology course (along with several others!)

12/06/2024

Because multiple individuals are asking or laughing at Jim’s hands .
This link :

https://www.facebook.com/kentuckyreptilezoo/videos/the-story-of-jims-hands-this-was-part-of-an-interview-that-is-for-a-germany-tv-s/10157766020188696/

12/06/2024

Cape cobras ( Naja nivea) during venom extractions.

12/05/2024

Javan spitting cobra ( Naja sputatrix) during venom extraction.

12/04/2024

Philippine cobras (Naja philippinensis)during venom extractions.

12/03/2024

Two hump nose vipers ( Hypnale hypnale) during venom extractions.

12/03/2024

12/02/2024

Two Western green mambas ( Dendroaspis viridis) during venom extractions today.

12/02/2024

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Address

200 L And E Railroad Place
Slade, KY
40376

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.kyreptilezoo.org/

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#bushmaster #kyreptilezoo #venomislife

Bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) venom extractions rotation today.

Bushmaster ( Lachesis muta) during venom extraction rotation today.

Lead keeper Kat Dale tubing Jararaca (Bothrops jararaca) during extractions today

Lead keeper Kat Dale tubing Jararaca ( Bothrops jararaca) during venom extractions today.

One of eighteen Jararacas ( Bothrops jararaca) during venom extractions today.

One of eighteen Jararaca ( Bothrops jararaca) during venom extractions today.

All I want for Christmas is... ECHIS?! 🎄🐍🎁🤩 #venomislife #kyreptilezoo #snakes#venomoussnakes #reptiles #venomous

#bushmaster (Lachesis muta) drinking as it’s misted! #kyreptilezoo #hydrate

Cape cobras ( Naja nivea) during venom extractions.

This little St Lucia fer-de-lance shows just how wide their gape is! So impressive! #bothrops #venomislife #venomoussnake #reptiles #reptilezoo #herpetology #snake #reptile #kyreptilezoo #snakes #stlucia #ferdelance #fangs #downthehatch