I thought I had the ultimate "snake" experience in Thailand until I went to the Snake Pagoda in Paleik about 20 km south of Mandalay. Here the snakes (actually giant pythons) are led out of the sanctuary of the Buddha image into the wash area where they are bathed. Tourists are then given the opportunity to hold and cuddle the snakes. After being given a bath, the snakes crawl back to the Buddha where they sleep curled around the Buddha. It was a unique sight.
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