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False water cobras
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by timberrattlesnake89 on August 21, 2004
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I am thinking of acquring a false water cobra. I would like to know how toxic there venom is and where could i find a caresheet on them.
Please help,
Phillip
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by elapidking81 on August 22, 2004
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http://www.biltonvets.co.uk/Reptiles/Care%20sheet%20CD/Snakes/Colubrids/Cyclagras%20gigas%20-%20False%20Water%20Cobra.doc
This should be a good insight on the fwc,The venom from what I gather is pretty bad not to much life threatning but not a snake you would want to take a hit off of everybody is different but , localised swelling and a lot of pain, This snakes are aggressive feeders and you should watch out.
hope this helps.
shane kissinger
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by GREGLONGHURST on August 22, 2004
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There was a paper written on their venom some years back that concluded that it was as toxic as that of the western diamondback rattlesnake. That said, the venom delivery system is nowhere near as efficient as that of Crotalus, & the chances of receiving a life-threatening bite are slim. The young snakes, in my experience, are more likely to bite than adults. I kept them for thirteen years, breeding a couple of generations. They are not difficult to maintain. They will eat a wide variety of prey. Pre-killed rodents should work well. Bear in mind that they do get to a fair size..over seven feet..so a large cage will be necessary. A venomous permit may be required, depending on where you live. In Florida, it is required.
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