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Snake
Park
is
a
landmark
in
the
district
of
Snake
Park
at
Parassinikkadavu,
en
route
from
Kannur
to
Taliparamba,
2
kilometres
(1.2
mi)
from
National
Highway
(NH)
17.
Here
there
are
a
large
genre
of
snakes
and
other
small
animals
as
well
as
a
live
show,
where
trained
personnel
play
and
'interact'
with
a
variety
of
snakes,
including
cobras
and
vipers,
and
seek
to
quell
mythical
fears
and
superstitions
about
snakes.
The
Snake
Park
was
set
up
by
the
Visha
Chikista
Kendra
at
Pappinisseri
and
has
become
a
centre
of
attraction
to
both
foreign
and
domestic
tourists.
This
Kendra
(center)
offers
effective
treatment
for
snake
bites
with
almost
100%
cure.
This
is
the
only
place,
perhaps
where
Ayurveda
and
Allopathy
are
effectively
combined
for
curing
snake
bites.
The
snake
park
houses
about
150
varieties
of
snakes
including
the
Spectacled
Cobra,
King
Cobra,
Russell's
viper,
Krait
and
various
pit
vipers.
There
is
also
a
large
collection
of
non-poisonous
snakes
including
Pythons.
A
research
laboratory
to
extract
venom
from
snakes
is
proposed
for
the
location.
The
park
is
dedicated
to
the
preservation
and
conservation
of
snakes,
many
species
of
which
are
facing
gradual
extinction.
The
laboratory
is
located
16
kilometres
(9.9
mi)
from
Kannur.
Parassinikkadavu
is
noted
for
the
Muthappan
temple.
This
is
the
only
temple
in
Kerala
where
a
Theyyam
performance
is
a
daily
ritual
offering.