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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by BwViper on October 21, 2004
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What type of caging are you using? Do you have it a good hide box? I have found that for the more active species, it is better to use all glass enclosures. The smoother the surface is around it, the less it will rub the skin off. Sometimes giving them a good hide spot will help a lot. But they are very active animals and are always looking for food or a way out. Maybe step the cage size up a little. But some snakes are just always on the go. If it isn't to bad, it will usually heal after a few sheds. When I have snakes the roam alot, I keep em in glass. It works good for me. This is just based off of my personal experience.
Bobby
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by TexasCobra on October 21, 2004
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its in a big 200gal glass tank. its just so active it is rubbing its nose off and i dont no what to do. i have treated it with antibotics and other. but it is still nose rubbing. its hide bix is really good. its a 3 story with small and large places to hide.
James
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by Phobos on October 22, 2004
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James:
I'm just a bit concerned regarding your current and past posts. Keep in mine I don't mind helping people out but I'm a bit spooked, here's why.
First you needed cobras bad, you seemed in a real hurry to get your hands on some.
Then you plead for help because you can't get them to eat.
Now it's a problem with "rubbed nose".
Just how much experience do you have keeping venomous or even non venomous snakes? I also don't like that you have them in an aquarium with most likely a screened lid that a cobra may be inclined to escape from not to mention that it will wear their noses flat from rubbing.
Best,
Al
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by Buzztail1 on October 23, 2004
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Sorry, but the response was a bit off color and I am just not willing to let this sort of thing get started again.
Please keep in mind that children visit and read these forums.
Here is an edited version of James' response:
RE: What can I do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
by TexasCobra on October 22, 2004
I have kept hots for just over 7 years now. I have kept green and black mambas, and mainly other vipers. I have kept very few cobras and they were easy to maintain and handle when needed. These ones I just got are very agressive. I don't keep any cages with screen tops because I know that can cause problems so apparently you don't know what you are talking about and you just have nothing better to do beside sit around and give people grief!!. I just wanted to know the best possible way to treat that so thanx.
thanx
James H.
Bear in mind that James Hubbard felt a little more strongly about your response. I don't have time to edit every innappropriate response and won't even try. Usually I just remove them.
Be civil to one another.
Karl
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by Frawgg on October 23, 2004
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Yor snake is obviously restless and looking to escape. A hide box may not be enough if there is no pressure placed on his back to simulate that the snake is hiding under a rock, log, etc... A broad spectrum topical antibiotic will heal the abrasion, but the problem will persist until the snake feels secure and stops "trailing" its enclosure.
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by Phobos on October 23, 2004
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James:
Okay thanks for the answer, although Karl toned it down some. It was a legit question since you have a minimal profile but I commend you for posting in the clear and not anonymous.
I do know something about snakes by the way and have kept & breeding hots since the late 70's. I've spend time as professional "reptile curator" at small zoo's and science centers in the 80's.
I have lots better to do than deal with people with short fuses and can't answer a simple but important question without going off the deep end. Now we know a bit about each other I can get on with the answer with your question.
Frawgg is right, you can treat the disease ie: rubbed nose but it will be a on going crisis if you can't get the cobra to settle down and stop it's incessant escape attempts. You may want to try keeping it in a smaller (like a tupperware plastic) container in the larger aquarium. The snake may settle down being confined in closer quarters, then expand it's living area if it seems to have settled. when it calms down then you could put it back on display.
As far as treating the wound, Chuck's use of "liquid Band-aid" is a good one.
Good luck,
Al
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RE: What can i do for a nose rub on a snouted cobr
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by Bigred on October 26, 2004
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I've worked with plenty of snouted, spitting and cape cobras (I rescue and rehabilitate problem reptiles in Southern Africa) and also have experience with other southern african venomous reptiles (booms, puffies and mambas). I find that of all snakes I've worked with, snouteds are least likely to settle into captivity, followed by the cape cobra.
Around fifty percent of all cobras I've worked with will rub their noses no matter what the enclosure. In the wild, they often have large ranges, so this has never surprised me. It occurs to me to ask if your snouted is captive-bred or import? I don't like to hear about a snake that's clearly not settled in an enclosure, though giving it more 'security' may help (I use hide boxes, logs and foliage and some will still not settle).
I had a beautiful golden speckled Cape Cobra (a real stunner) that just would not settle. I finally decided to give her her freedom, and selected a safe, appropriate reserve to release (not an option for you, unfortunately!) My point? I love these Southern African cobras, but am pretty sure that some will never settle in captivity - if yours isn't captive bred, you may have a long-term problem on your hands.
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by TexasCobra on October 26, 2004
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My snouted cobra was captive born it 2001. It is now about 5.5 feet. it has stoped rubbing mostly but still dose allitle. i treated it by putting some meds on it and then doing the liquid bandeg how somone suggested. it has been 100% better since then. i thank everyone for helping me with this probablem.
thanx
James H.
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