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by jerstolp on October 17, 2002
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i would say , a small eyelash viper. they ride a hook great, there not overly aggresive and there not to toxic.
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by charlie1per on December 17, 2002
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Hey I am a Python(Burms) and Boa owner and am looking at purchasing a Waglers Temple viper as my first hot in a number of years(pygmy rattlers, 10 yrs and 2 x-wives earlier)I would like to know the characteristics of the venom/bite
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by waywardson on June 6, 2004
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I can’t remember when I caught my first snake but I can say it was non-venomous. Soon, maybe at the age of twelve, I caught my first Cottonmouth. Though, never bitten, I discovered how easily it could happen through a couple of near misses. When people interested in snakes find out that I catch them, they want to see me do it. My first reply is;
“You will not be entertained like you are by the guys on TV” When capturing venomous snakes, I seldom touch them with my hands. I use containers such as bags and boxes with a hook to GUIDE them in and secure them. I currently have a Southern Copperhead. When it feels threatened, it can display a highly aggressive attitude. But, when I move it with my hook from one cage to another it seems almost tame. As I pick it up with the hook it wraps around it secure. Then I place it in the new container and it crawls off. The most important thing, I believe, is studying the snake’s behavior with as much distance as possible. In my area, the only venomous I’ve found are Cottonmouths and Copperheads. Both species I consider too short for tail handling. The Copperhead, being the less venomous of the two, can be good for first timers. But I would never recommend keeping venomous unless you have;
1. An experienced person to guide you.
2. Experience with many species of non-venomous but aggressive snakes ( upon which you can learn to handle without being bitten)
3. You have adequate containers that can be secure.
4. Have anti-venom on hand.
5. NO CHILDREN!
There is no such thing as too much research. Even though a Copperhead may not kill you, some victims have suffered serious damage and gone through severe pain. Every time I handle my Copperhead, I handle it like it’s my first time. I consider it a beautiful snake and would love to handle it. But that type of relationship does not and can not exist.
I am content to observe it through the glass where I have enjoyed his company for 2yrs now.
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by rick on July 7, 2004
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It is definite that one should have experience caring for non-venomous snakes, but handling is another story. They should be observed and not handled (unless with a hook or tongs) in order to reduce the risk. I've also found that wild caught local snakes (venomous or non) are a good choice to start with, just in case your situation changes and you can't keep it any longer.
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