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by bush_viper17 on February 11, 2006
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Most of us have our favorite species of venomous snake; If you were going to dedicate your herping career to study one particular species, what would that be.(Either one species or one Genus.) Also tell why you would choose that particular species.
I would study the snakes in the Agkistrodon complex(Copperheads,Cottonmouths,Cantils),because I have grown up around copperheads,and they have always interested me more than other species for some reason.
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by keyz on February 11, 2006
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I think that mine would be mainly Boids especially the Dumerils Boa and others,but without shadow of a doubt if I could I would dedicate the majority of my herping time concentrating on just the Gaboon Viper and the Rhinocerous Viper as i say "given the chance" but my experience lies mainly with Boids, although I have a huge amount of enthusiasm for all snakes I will work with whatever I can as long as I feel competant enough to handle them which is difficult to achive in England so a few months spent "over the pond" on a herping holiday would be just the ticket if someone would take up the task of being a mentor. as I read/handle/see new species I find myself captivated by them not one has made me doubt that this is a bad hobbie/interest.
kieron
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by Cro on February 11, 2006
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Jeremy: I think I would spend my time in the study of Crotalus lepidus. They are amazing little rattlesnakes! They often live way up on cliff faces where they spend their time looking at the world down below. They eat lizards and the occasional rodent. They get their water from rain and dew fall. The areas where they live are wind-swept, and barren. They have evolved their colors to match the colors of the surrounding rock. Best Regards JohnZ
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by Snake18 on February 12, 2006
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I think I would probably dedicate my carier to the Bitis genus...especialy puff adders. But it`s so hard to make a choise like this when you have no favrotie species and love all snakes.
Alex S.
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by bush_viper17 on February 12, 2006
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Yeah, I know what you mean Alex. I love all snakes, but there is something special about Agkistrodons. John, I have always thought that Crotalus lepidus were very beautiful snakes. I have only seen a few in Zoos though. Keyz, Its always good to see someone with your passion towards snakes. This hobby never gets stale and there is a life time of fun and adventure. Imagine all of the possibilities of new and groundbreaking discoveries to be found.
If I chose another snake besides Agkistrodons to study, it would probably be Crotalus horridus(Timber rattler) because I feel that it would be good to learn more and help protect this species before they decline any more. I know nothing about venom studies,but the venom of the timber/canebrake rattler has always fascinated me, because of the changes of toxicity in different localities.
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by emtnurse on February 13, 2006
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I would have to say that my favorites are the eastern diamondback and westerns. They are just amazing snakes. Impressive fang size, mass, striking speed, and the yield of venom they can deliver. I read somewhere that the EDB was clocked with a 175mph strike speed. Any thoughts from anyone on here about this being correct? Bryan.
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by Rabies on February 13, 2006
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Mine would be Russell's viper (Daboia). A major biting species through out it's range, presenting different clinical symptoms from one geographical location to another.
John
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