Penang's Snake Temple! | The H Channel

Greetings and welcome back to The H Channel! Anyways, SNAKEEEEES! 🐍
The Penang Snake Temple, officially known as Hock Kin Keong or Cheng Hoon Giam, was built for the worship of the deity Cheng Chooi Chor Soo, also widely known as Chor Soo Kong.
In 1805, a monk arrived from China bearing a statue of Chor Soo Kong. A temple dedicated to Chor Soo Kong was then built in a clearing by the Sungai Keluang river in Bayan Lepas, Penang. According to legend, upon completion of the temple, snakes from the surrounding jungle began taking shelter in the temple which soon came to be known as "The Snake Temple".
Visitors are expected to be greeted by a variety of pit vipers, which are believed to be rendered harmless by the sacred smoke, but as a safety precaution, the snakes have been de-venomed but still have their fangs intact. Other species of snake are also available in the temple.
So for this episode, as a fun fact, we have Blair and Andy ready to face their fear of snakes at the Penang Snake Temple!
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Hello Andy, Glad to see that you're back to the H Channel. Happy to see your handsome face. Haha.... I'm glad to meet you in person at the Tanjong Bungah pasar malam. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet up for a bite while I was in Penang. Maybe next time, yah?