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by snakeman2024 on May 24, 2007
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I am new to the venomous world. I have been handling non venomous snakes for several years and would like to expand my experience. Is there a venomous snake that would be a good starter
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by squigy on May 24, 2007
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Most people will tell you to start with false water cobras, my personal choice would be a copperhead. I haven't worked with the FWCs much so can't say that they're a better choice. Copperheads are of a managable size, hook decent, aren't deathly hot, and are usually laid back. It really boils down to what experience you've had and what you're comfortable with.
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by Rob_Carmichael on May 24, 2007
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If you provide more info in your profile you'll get a better, and, more positive response. If you are a minor, I would not recommend any venomous snake. If you are an adult, and, assuming you have a mentor nearby who can show you the proper management techniques, and, assuming you have a detailed emergency plan in place, here's some good first-time venomous (but I would never consider any venomous reptile a "beginner" species):
- Any of the U.S. native Sistrurus (very pugnacious but they are small and you get to learn how to work with aggressive species wrapped up in a small package)
- Crotalus lepidus klauberi: one of the prettiest rattlesnakes and they stay small. Easy to work with and manage and many captive bred animals are now becoming available.
- Southern Copperhead: another beautiful venomous species that is hardy, easy to work with, and not overly aggressive (but a bite from one can be extremely serious as in any venomous bite....this one, though, can cause a limb to be lost).
- Eyelash Viper: although I usually don't recommend exotic species, this one is pretty, stays small, easy to keep and easy to hook.
- There are many others but this is what comes to my mind first. Start small and work your way up.
Don't rush into getting a venomous herp until you have all of your ducks lined up.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
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