UNBELIEVABLE! See Nigeria's Snake Market Where Different Species Are Sold

Badagry snake market is arguably one of the biggest snake market in Nigeria. This is true after photos of the popular market depicting different varieties of dried snake meat for sell resurfaced on the internet

The market takes care of the needs of snake lovers. There are baskets and bags of different species and sizes of dried and fresh snakes displayed and sold to enthusiastic buyers, who throng the place every market day.

Some of the buyers come from near and distant places. It was gathered that most of those who come to Badagry to buy snake meat are women who operate restaurants.

According to a blogger, praizenews, It was gathered that a large chunk of the snakes sold at the market were ‘imported’ from the neighbouring Togo and the Republic of Benin. Over the years, they have maintained steady supplies.

Apart from snakes, other special mrats sold in the market include frogs, alligators, tortoise, snails, bush meat and dried fish.

A woman who sells in the market said: "If you really want to buy a large quantity of snakes, you must come early. You must be here not later than 7.00 in the morning. Otherwise, you may have to buy from retailers and the price will not be the same. The best time to come is from 6.00am,” explained one of the traders.

Snakes are not exactly cheap at the market. One large snake can cost up to N1400 while a small one can cost between N400 and N500. And if you want a live snake, you can place an order with one of the dealers and she will bring it to you the next market day.