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Should I get a gaboon viper?
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by monstersnakesforever on March 21, 2014
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Hi, I will start off saying I do not have any experience with hots at all, but I do have very much experience with non-venomous species I've had many different kinds including, emerald tree boas, carpet pythons, burmese python, reticulated pythons, different species of boas, red tail, nicaraguan, dumerils and much more species.. So my friend has this female gaboon viper he can no longer keep, he's wondering if I can take it. He told me she's really placid andnever has struck him before and even one time he free handled when he was drunk (completely stupid I know) I've been considering this for weeks now while looking at numerous care sheets. My friend will teach me some things I will need to know like hooking and all that. Should I take this animal into my care? I have all the proper things for her, but I'm really uncertain because of how powerful their venom is.. and most websites say this species is not for beginners, but at the same time she's quite docile.. of course I know that they are ambush and wait until something gets in range so there is alway a potential to be bitten. I was planning on starting with a copper head (which my friend also owns) he told me that they're they tend to strike a lot unlike the gaboon. So really what do you guys think? also if you have experience with these snakes do you have any tips if I do decide to take in this beautiful animal?
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RE: Should I get a gaboon viper?
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by Online on May 9, 2014
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You probably aren't ready for it if your asking if you should. If I were given the opportunity to get a free gaboon from a friend I would ask myself why do I want it? They are real beautiful snakes and generally tolerate being molested with out biting. On the other hand they can and do strike out with little to no reason except visual queues. If you take proper planing and set up guidelines when you interact with it that keep you safe it shouldn't be a problem. Go read a few books such as Venomous Snakes in Captivity and Venomous Snakes: Snakes in the Terrarium. Also realize most vets won't see venomous snakes so your on your on with treating them if they get sick. Just do a lot of thinking before you make your decision. Good luck which ever way you choose to go.
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