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Captive Care of the Russell's Viper
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by Voided37 on January 11, 2007
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The specimen pictured is absolutely beautiful. I can see the reason someone would want to share their life. But to me their purpose is best served in their natural state, like mine is...
The article seems basic but not enough to stake your life and limb on. Although it is good to get to know and understand each type of snake. And one has to start somewhere. For that I'm grateful to the author.
The more everyone gets to understand our snake friends the more fear will be dispelled, and fear is a FAR greater enemy to our peace of mind and freedom than snakes will ever be. And the whole of our interdependent ecosystems will benefit by our letting NATURE take its course.
Long live the spice of venomous snakes and their ability to heighten our sensitivity to our surroundings. DANGER IS FREQUENTLY VERY GOOD!
Stephen Melton
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by Chris_Harper on June 9, 2007
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Here are some comments that I received about this paper from a very well known herpetologist, who wishes to remain anonymous:
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There are no currently recognised subspecies of Daboia russelii because most authors do not accept D.r.pulchella and D.siamensis is a full species.
Myanmar and Thailand are D.siamensis not Daboia russelii. The Levant viper is Macrovipera lebetina (typo on site) and it does not occur in India.
It is found in Pakistan but so is Eristicophis macmahonii.
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by hypnale on July 13, 2007
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Macrovipera lebetina is found in India. I have seen photographs from Dachigam National Park. The confusion ,may have risen because of the dispute over Kashmir.
As far as I know the last paper that adressed the sub species issue of D. russelii was that of Wolfgang Wuster (1992), which recognised siamensis and russelii as subspecies. Is there a more recent study?
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by Ganesh on July 21, 2007
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Hello Chirag...Its nice to see you here, my friend. Your artcile is very very nice. While on a voluntary snake enclosure inspection in Hyderabad Zoo, I examined a 4 feet long Russell's viper, which had a "swelled-up" rostrum. Will this hinder its normal feeding? I opened up its mouth and examined but dentition was normal. The swelling must probably be an abcess / puss accumulation. I informed the zoo ppl regarding this. I also heard that, if held by the neck Russell's vipers refuse to accept feed for 2 to 3 following days! Is it really so?
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by CJROY on July 25, 2007
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hey frnds
welcome onboard. its nice to c both of u here.... thanx a ur complements..
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by CJROY on July 25, 2007
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well ganesh its really hard to say whats wrong with the snake... did they take d snake to the doc. i will like to know more about the case..let me informed of the updates...
thanx
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by Ganesh on October 8, 2007
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Sorry for my very late reply dear, couldnt keep track of the zoo ppl after leaving Hydreabad, but its really hectic feeding such peculiar individuals....
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by MikeSchultheiss on July 20, 2008
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I recently read "Snake Charmer", the account of Joe Slowinski's life and death, and the Russell's viper was discussed along with numerous other snakes. The book makes the incredible claim that the venom wreaks havoc on the pituitary gland and causes victims to actually reverse puberty: secondary sexual characteristics recede and body hair is lost. Is this true? It blew my mind to read it, although it's welcome news that effective antivenin serums have been developed.
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by NovenomSEAsia on August 31, 2008
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That's interesting as I live in Thailand and was thinking this is a robust snake due plenty of respect in our shared habitat. So then is this a technical issue, the species found here is for practical purposes a Russell's Viper isn't it? Specifically I would be interested to know if D. siamensis is not accepted as a species then the snake I could encounter is D. russelii instead or something else which I haven't considered? I remember seeing it milked on a favorite animal planet show and it was a powerful reptile, wouldn't want my hands on one, but it's a stunning creature.
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by RP on October 28, 2008
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Following up on Mike Schultheiss's entry from July 20, I would like to know if there has been any further substantiation of the claim in the book "Snake Charmer" that the venom of Russells Viper "wreaks havoc on the pituitary gland and causes victims to actually reverse puberty: secondary sexual characteristics recede and body hair is lost". Thanks for any further perspectives on this. Would also appreciate any feedback anyone may have regarding the bite of the Himalayan pit viper.
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