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Curiosity, debate hot up as many look into snake farming for profit

The herpetologist and director of Bio-Ken Snake Farm milk the venom of a freshly caught puff adder in Watamu, Kilifi County. [AP]

Many people are afraid of snakes and would rather steer clear of the creatures or kill them on sight.

It is no wonder Kenyans were intrigued by presidential candidate Prof George Wajackoya’s pledge to mainstream and capitalise on snake farming.   

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