International contemporary art platform11.04.1958–01.12.2006
Ali Khan Samsudin
Ali Khan Samsudin (1958–2006) was a Malaysian artist known as the "King of Snakes" for living with 400 cobras 12 hours daily over 40 days. He was also called the "King of Scorpions" after spending 21 days in a glass enclosure with 6000 scorpions, a Guinness World Record in 1998.
Biography
Ali Khan Samsudin was born on April 11, 1958, and died on December 1, 2006. He was a Malaysian artist recognized for his extraordinary interactions with exotic animals. In the early 1990s, he earned the title "King of Snakes" due to his unique practice of living in a small room with 400 cobras for 12 hours a day over a period of 40 days. This remarkable feat brought him widespread recognition. Additionally, he was named the "King of Scorpions" for spending 21 days in a glass enclosure with 6000 scorpions, an event documented in the 1998 Guinness World Records. These episodes emphasize Ali Khan Samsudin's significant contribution to Malaysian culture as an outstanding figure associated with exotic animals.
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