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RE: WHAT WILL IT TAKE??????
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by SimplySnakes on July 29, 2006
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Well, I just had to put in my 2 cents....
Venomous snakes are very dangerous to a novice. A licensed, seasoned handler should be the person providing the training for a beginner. Different species react differently when handling, such as on a hook, or during the opening of a cage, especially a small cage. A seasoned handler will know these things, and should be the one giving tips on certain reactions those snakes have from their own experience.
When working with another novice, thats just what you get, blind leading the blind. Don't blame yourself for following "advice" from another novice. It is not his fault either, he was probably told to do the same thing. But also, if you get bitten by your own venomous snake, it IS your fault. Tweezers, arachnid forceps, or whatever else other than real snake handling equipment should not be used to work with venomous snakes. You have to use judgement on what tool to use for each snake to be safe, follow your gut on this.
Large tubs are perfect for setting a small shoebox in to get a baby out safely without escape or injury from falling.
I am glad you are okay and did not suffer a venomous bite, especially with the second snake. I live in Ocala also. I would like to talk with you so send me an email sometime. I am also the founder and previous president of four years of the Marion County Herp Society. If you look at my profile, you will see what I keep, and to do so for so long without even ONE bite, I think I could help you with a few tips on handling venomous snakes. I am not bragging, just very CAREFUL and I have learned alot.
Paul
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by timberrattlesnake89 on July 29, 2006
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I really dislike all baby venomous snakes! I had this juvenile copperhead and well I was trying to get him in this container so I could clean out his cage. Long story short he was on my working table and well he nearly fell of and I just ended up grabbing the tail just to pull him up and he swung back and got about 2mm from my finger. I have figured that now the best way to handle one of them is just to get a hook and get a big bucket and scoop him into it. Quickley as possible so he does not try to fly of the hook. From now on it has been sucessful. That was one to many close of a call from this juvie copperhead.
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