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by cobra7 on September 11, 2004
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Does it have to be a black racer or would a ratsnake or small python work? Thanks Sean
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by Scott7590 on August 10, 2005
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Female kings from Southern India "ROUTINELY measure in excess of 18 feet."
Give me a break!
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by Scott7590 on August 10, 2005
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Great article!
You show the appropriate sensitivity to this amazing animal and, at the same time, recognize just how potentially dangerous it is.
P.S. Forget the "potentially dangerous" comment. Like a number of other hots, you should plan on a funeral if you are bitten. More important, if you are bitten, there's a good chance your snake will escape and possibly bite someone else. You and I can make our own decisions, but our unknowing neighbors may not be able to. A key here is to have a "snake proof" room, not just a secure cage.
As always when keeping venomous snakes, you should check the local availability of anti-venom and the expertise of local doctors. Most doctors don't have any idea what a king cobra bite entails. As above, it usually entails a funeral -- yours.
That's an awesome responsibility.
Regards,
Scott
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by longtooth on November 9, 2005
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Well done great job.I work at a small animal park in north carolina we have lots of hot snakes but only one cobra.I always thought that a king had a look of being very smart almost in a scary kind of way.But they are great i have worked with egptian banded cobras but i have always wanted to work with a king, but i know no one around here who has so i'ii bide my time for now and just take care of my rattlers and canes ,thanx so much for the artical, and if you would like to drop me a line i would appreciate it emmensly thanx again coy www.ckjbeck3@cs.com
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by mrpicmaster2000 on January 6, 2006
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You many want to check out some of the post " vision reptile enclosures reviews before you consider getting a vision cage for your snake.
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by force_recon_usmc on June 22, 2006
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A HATCHLING OF JUVI. KING? PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT dendroaspis_polylepis77@yahoo.com
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by Ganesh on July 21, 2007
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First I must say that you article is very nice and comprehensive in all aspects. I am a Herpetologist taking care of king cobras in a Zoo(as volunteer).In this regard, I would like to ask you some suggestions about the length:weight ratio of healthy king cobras.
Sex Length Weight
Male; 9.5 feet; 3.6 kg
Female; 9 feet; 3 kg
Food schedule: 10-15 rats(neatly shaven and gut viscera removed)to make the rats parasite free, are fed once evry 10 days for both the individuals.
Enclosure Dimension = 2.5m x 2m x 3m (lxbxh)
Substrate: Fine sand (replaced once evry 3 months)
Cage ornamentation: A log to climb on.
Cage Temperature: 27'C to 29'C.
Are these values ok? Is it alright to maintain this food schedule? or should I alter it? Guide me please. Thank You.
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by LukeUK1 on August 23, 2010
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Very suprised at your refrences to size in relation to sex of king cobras.In my many years of exspirience with Ophiophagus (over two decades)i have never seen a female over 10 foot and most of my adult males are over 12 foot,my breeding females range from 7 to 9 foot.you say females reach 16 feet? the largest on record was only just over 12 foot,Have you made typing errors? as its all the opposite way round to not just me but field herpertologists,reptile exporters and other breeeders.Luke yeomans
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by btomsheck on March 3, 2012
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Hi,
I have a baby indonesian king that refuses to eat . he supposedly was feeding on baby checkered garters; however i have had no such luck. I have been giving him pink mice through a pinky pump and I've tried every trick in the book to get hime eating. Any advice out their? This is a tough one. thanks.
Sincerely,
Ben
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