How Farmers Raise Millions of Snakes for Their Skin | Processing Factory

 How Farmers Raise Millions of Snakes for Their Skin | Processing Factory 

Have you ever used fashion products made from snakeskin? If not, let's explore the fascinating journey from snake farms to the snake processing process, where unique and impressive snake leather products are created. These processing factories produce hundreds of tons of snake leather, a significant source of income for residents. Join me to learn how people earn thousands of dollars from snake farming in the video below.

First, learn about the breeding process on snake farms. Snake farms focus on selecting breeding stock. Do you see how courageous and bold this man is when he uses his hands to catch snakes? They breed some of the world's most dangerous snakes. It takes about 30 to 35 days to lay eggs after mating. Each female snake can lay from 12 to 21 eggs. After an incubation period of about 70 to 75 days, the eggs will hatch on their own.

With conditions such as temperature and humidity, designing snake enclosures requires ensuring coolness in summer and warmth in winter to ensure the snakes' health. Each breeding area should be divided into multiple separate enclosures, each housing only one snake and allowed to mate only during the breeding season. Snake enclosures should be built from bricks and have sturdy wooden or iron mesh. Opening the enclosure should only be done when necessary for feeding, ensuring safety for caretakers, and preventing snake escape and aggression. Depending on the snake species, caretakers will provide suitable food. Venomous snakes are typically fed frogs and chicken meat, while other types of snakes may be fed fresh meat. Most importantly, caution must be exercised when handling venomous snake enclosures to avoid potentially dangerous exposure.

Do you know why people in Indonesia take such careful care of snakes? Although they are dangerous reptiles, their parts hold significant value. Snake venom is considered liquid gold because it possesses anticoagulant and antiplatelet properties, preventing blood clotting and reducing cancer risk. Its effects can be used to produce antivenom, a special medicine to treat snakebites, as well as to isolate and refine pain relievers and analgesics in modern medicine. Snake venom plays a crucial role in formulating various medications. If you have ever been treated with snake venom, please comment with number 1.

The snake meat market in Desa Candirejo is a place that preserves the unique cultural heritage of the local people, manifested through the skillful and delicate processing of every part of the snake. Besides being a delicious dish, snake meat also provides abundant vitamins, protein, and essential minerals that contribute to nourishing the body and enhancing health. Indonesia consumes over 10,000 tons of live snakes annually. Processing snake meat is a complex process that requires precision and technique. Firstly, the snake is decapitated. Then, its skin is carefully peeled off to extract the meat. Different parts of the snake are separated, and the highest-quality meat portions are selected. The meat can then be cut into small pieces or left in longer strips depending on the culinary style. The processing procedure must adhere to strict food hygiene standards to ensure consumer safety. The king cobra is the most expensive snake, with a selling price of 13 USD per pound of meat.

Why do people separate snake skins when processing snake meat? Snake skin is one of the most valuable products from the snake farming industry in Indonesia, with high demand from the fashion industry. Their uniqueness and luxury create high economic value, making it a significant source of income for farmers and businesses. Snakeskin products are highly valued for their aesthetics and quality, often used to design luxury fashion items such as handbags, wallets, and many others. The price of handbags made from snakeskin by Bottega Veneta is usually quite high, often in the range of thousands of US dollars. You can imagine the price of these snake skins when they reach Western fashion houses, which can increase to $4,000 per piece. The allure of high profit margins from selling snake skins has driven many localities in Indonesia to participate in this industry, creating significant income opportunities and employment for the people. The snake farming industry plays a crucial role in providing jobs for people, with over 175,000 workers involved in snake farming and care.

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