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by NJnaturalistNJ on September 4, 2009
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Is there anyone willing to help a person that is new to venomous snake handling that lives in New Jersey? I would like to learn how to properly handle venomous snakes from someone that is educated and experienced.
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by agkistrodude on September 4, 2009
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Might I suggest the book "Venomous Snakes in Captivity" by B.W.Smith. Read it front to back, back to front, and then again, while you look for a mentor.Also if you fill out your profile more, folks will know a little bit about you, such as your age, and what, if any, experience with venomous you have etc. Best of luck, this is a good place to start, Marty
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by AquaHerp on September 4, 2009
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It is refreshing to see folks going into this the right way. Stay focused and welcome aboard.
DH
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by jparker1167 on September 4, 2009
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if i remember right its illegal to keep venomous in NJ. you will have to check the laws first. but im pretty sure you are not allowed to keep hots there without permits
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by Cro on September 4, 2009
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Brian,
Folks here are right about checking with the local laws where you live before keeping venomous snakes.
Your idea of wanting to find a mentor to help though, is most excellent, and the right way to go.
As others have suggested, please fill a bit more of your profile, and tell us more about yourself and your experience level. No one will want to help you if they do not know something about you.
Let's say that it is illegal for folks to keep venomous snakes in New Jersey without a permit. Well, finding a mentor who has a permit could make it a lot easier for you to get one also.
Perhaps there are reptile parks or nature centers near where you live, where you could offer to help out. If they are keeping venomous snakes, then you might have found your mentor. It might not help you to keep them at home, but it could help you develop skills in safe handling.
Good Luck.
Best Regards
John Z
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by NJnaturalistNJ on September 4, 2009
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I have updated my profile. I only wish to learn how to properly handle venomous species. I do not intend to keep any venomous snakes as part of a collection. Also, there are some restrictions but you can possess them in NJ. THe link to the NJDEP website is http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/dangrspp.htm Vipers, cobras, and coral snakes are listed as potentially dangerous species but a permit can be obtained.
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by agkistrodude on September 5, 2009
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From what I see here on this site, permits are required for any venomous in NJ. If you just want to learn, but not keep, Cro's suggestion might be best. Take care, Marty
http://www.cobraman.net/27576.html
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by NJnaturalistNJ on September 5, 2009
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Thank you everyone for your support. There is a Reptile House at Huber Woods Park in Monmouth County, NJ. Today, I began the process to become a volunteer. They have one southern copperhead in their collection.
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by agkistrodude on September 6, 2009
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Once you get your foot in the door, maybe you could get them to expand their hot collection a little. Maybe add a timber rattlesnake or a cottonmouth. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out. Marty
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