Yesterday , i have post about the rabbit territory . Dont worry they ll not attacking you by biting or kicking you because you go to their territory , but they are so cute and cuddle able .
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Today we ll go to the fish territory. We always heard and see fish spa at some spa shop .
But this fish territory was located in this local river in Ranau , Sabah .
"TAGAL" is our local word to take care the river ecosystem where nobody is allowed to taking fish from certain part in the river for some period of time . If they still taking the fish like fishing or any kind of technique , they ll be fine in traditional way. Usually they has to pay a living cow if they were found guilty .
They ll leave the fish become big enough and they decide one day to harvest the fish together. In this village , or 'TAGAL' area in KG. LUANTI BARU RANAU , the fish in flowing river is tame enough to be pet and they ll come to you and eat the dying skin . The concept is like the fish spa but with real fish from the nature.
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This is the entrance house before go to the river . You need to pay the entrance fee for the maintenance.
This is the fee :
After you get your ticket , you ll has to wait your turn to enter the location so you can enjoy playing and take picture of the fish. Usually they let 10 people to enter in one time for 15 minutes. This is another check point before you enter the river area
This is some rules you have to follow while inside :
- Don't hurt / catch the fish
- Don't lift the fish up from the river
- Don't kick the fish
- Don't throw stone or wood at the river
- Don't throw rubbish at the river
- Don't take any stone , sand or plant
- Don't bring outside fish food
- Do not smoking
- Don't bring your pet
If you agree to follow the rules , you can enjoy your time with the fish without being disturb by the safety officer.
Take picture , leave nothing than foot print. :).
Not everyone love the fish treatment , some scary the fish will bite them . They even scream loud and run . But , the funny thing is that everyone still taking picture for the social media. For me , im happy to get good experience with the fish .
After having fun with the fish , you can have food or buy stuff that being sell and prepare by the local .
If you have the oppurtunity to visit our country , this is one of the list that you have to visit. I hope you enjoy our journey to fish territory in Kg. Luanti.