Cape Fear Serpentarium (WARNING - PIC HEAVY)

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I had the chance to take my family to the Dean Ripa's Cape Fear Serpentarium in Wilmington, NC this past Saturday. So here are my thoughts on the visit and, what you really wanted to see... a few selected pics!

Overall, it was an awesome visit. It's not a big facility, but I was impressed with the number of displays and animals. Mostly I appreciate the time, effort & money it took to allow the public to see animals which most of us would never otherwise see (for a nominal fee, cash only).

There was a focus on how dangerous and or deadly many of the animals are. I don't feel like the animals were villified or misrepresented in any way, but I'm always concerned about anything that raises peoples already irrational fear of many of these amazing creatures. I guess the bottom line is the danger factor is what sells tickets.

The only thing that I questioned was the large display in the lobby on "chemtrails". It's Dean's business, and he is certainly free to express any of his beliefs, but it was more than a little conspiracy-theory/full blown paranoia for my tastes.

Anyway, I really enjoyed my visit. If any of you get the chance, it's well worth a few hours & $8. So, here are the pics.

This guy was an absolute monster. I sooo want one...



I tried to put my hand in the picture for perspective, but it didn't turn out so well. This green anaconda was almost as thick as a telephone pole.



The Western Green Mamba



The head on this Gaboon was just huge. It's hard for me to imagine someone wanting to own one.



The King Cobra!



Eastern Green Mamba



I can still hear Steve Irwin talking about the Fierce Snake or Taipan. The most venemous snake in the world.



Finally, the Black Mamba



Hope you enjoyed!!