# Creepy Crawly Vinos Shocking Asian Snake Wine From Southeast Asia By Howard Wu | Published 2011-01-12 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-snake-wine References: [asiansnakewine](http://www.asiansnakewine.com) Asian snake wine and scorpion wine can be found in mainly in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia. In these ornamental bottles, [cobras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist) or scorpions are pickled in [rice wine liquor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-vietnamese-coffee) and herbs. The wine is left to ferment for months before being sold, in order to remove the poisonous effects of the snake venom. These wines are also said to be natural medicines used to treat back pain and rheumatism. Asian snake and [scorpion wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richtech-robotics-scorpion) do not come cheap though, so save up to afford these luxurious liquors! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Snake Wine:** Opportunity for innovative packaging and marketing strategies for the production and sale of snake wine. - **Scorpion Wine:** Potential for exploring the development of scorpion wines as a niche market for adventurous consumers. - **Medicinal Wines:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of unique, medicinal-infused wines for health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the production of unconventional and exotic wines, such as snake and scorpion wines, to cater to niche markets and adventurous consumers. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry has the opportunity to design innovative and visually appealing bottles for snake and scorpion wines, enhancing their market appeal. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare professionals and researchers can investigate the potential health benefits of snake and scorpion wines, leading to the development of new medicinal wines for various ailments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Snake Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-pizza.md) - [Lustrous Snake-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing.md) - [Vibrant Zodiac-Inspired Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-edition.md) - [Insect Whisky Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pairing-with-legs.md) - [AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-wine.md) - [Lunar New Year Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abk6-cognac.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Themed Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-beer.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Augmented Reality Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-sinister-wine.md)