The Pythons Temple, located in the heart of Ouidah, Benin, is a revered voodoo sanctuary dedicated to the serpent deity Dangbé, a central figure in local spiritual practices. The temple, which dates back to the late 17th century, is home to several sacred pythons, with the site becoming a popular cultural and tourist attraction over time. Visitors can observe the pythons, which are allowed to roam freely, and can even participate in ceremonies that take place every seven years, involving sacred rituals and offerings. The temple's grounds also feature a sacred iroko tree, believed to house ancestral spirits, where daily prayers and sacrifices are made by the temple's priests. While once restricted to initiates, the Pythons Temple is now open to the public for a fee, and it plays an important role in preserving and sharing the local voodoo traditions.
It was an interesting experience. The temple guide did a good job narrating the story behind the temple and the snakes. What a rich culture!
Babatunde Martins
5
Reviewed: 2024-08-23
Very pleasant experience.
They teach about the history of the pythons in their society and their usefulness. Well the best part of it was getting to touch a snake.
Udoh, Favour Grace
5
Reviewed: 2024-08-10
Adventure lovers, this place is a must visit.
Naomi Sodeke (The Golden Girl)
5
Reviewed: 2024-05-19
It’s quite an interesting experience, you can’t get it anywhere else hahaha touched the Pythons and learnt about the culture Tickets was 2,000 cfa
Alli Olusola
4
Reviewed: 2023-06-19
It was an educational experience with an immersive cultural appeal. The guide was very good at explaining to an English-speaking audience even though their official language is French.
The place also boasts of an impressive store where you can get lovely souvenirs.
Bhadmus 
Babatunde Martins 
Udoh, Favour Grace 
Naomi Sodeke (The Golden Girl) 
Alli Olusola 
