3426 Snake festa in Cocullo

I am out in Abruzzo next week (YIIPPPEEEE!) and I have found out that the snake festa in Cocullo is on Thursday 4th May.

Searched the internet for more details - I know where and also when, but not sure on specific timings. As I am travelling with my five month old, i would like to get there for the 'main event'; so is it an evening, afternoon? is it better to be there early or late?

Thanks for any help,

Shepsterboy1

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General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/28/2006 - 08:09

The main thing starts around mid-day I think, but there is things going on all day. You need to get there early, as parking is on the road leading to the village and the later you are, the further down the hill you find yourself. I should warn you that if you do happen to like snakes, it is not a good thing to go and see. The snakes wrapped around the saint keep being poked at, as it is considered good luck if they go up. Then there are a number of people hanging round trying to get you to hold a snake to have your picture taken, these were on their last legs(well..would have been if they had them). I admit that you can take some great photos, but the animals really do suffer.
Don't let me put you off though, go and makeup your our mind.

Mark

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/29/2006 - 05:31

When we first moved to Cornwall a lot of the older people would kill a snake if they saw one,and a bird of prey ...now thankfully we are starting to appreciate them as they are intersting and beautiful creatures.I thought about going to this festival but think now I will avoid it

Becky