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Pseudohaje goldii
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by shawnfraser on May 26, 2007
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Does anyone have any experience working with Gold's tree cobras? I am just asking out of curiosity - they are interesting snakes but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of info on them. I will sum up what I know (or think I know!) about them:
They grow quite large ( 9 ft+), are agile and tricky to handle. The venom is quite toxic and there is no antivenin produced for P. goldii. They primarily eat amphibians in the wild and are found from Kenya to Angola and Ghana.
They kind of remind me of a more arboreal forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca).
I know they are not commonly kept in captivity however I did see one on a price list recently (Glades, I think).
These would be fascinating to work with and would probably make a good display.
As I mentioned I am just curious for now, but perhaps some day we will try to get a pair for exhibit at Reptile World.
I am looking forward to any additonal info you guys (and girls) can provide.
Shawn
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by GREGLONGHURST on May 26, 2007
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I had two many years ago at Lion Country Safari. All that you said is true. Mine ate Ranid frogs readily.
Their disposition was much like a black mamba on steroids with its tail caught in a rat trap.
Mine were kept in a cage that was 8 feet long, four feet wide & seven feet tall. I opened the door to check something, noting that the snake was as far from the door as possible, on the floor diagonally across from the door. I opened the door, watching the snake, & immediately closed the door, all in one motion. The door closed on the snake, with a little over a foot of it outside the cage. Fastest freaking snake I have ever worked with, hands down, no near competitors, & I have worked with three of the four Dendroaspis.
If you do decide to work with 'em, make sure your paperwork is in order & insurance all paid up.
~~Greg~~
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by SwampY on May 26, 2007
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"Their disposition was much like a black mamba on steroids with its tail caught in a rat trap."
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
sounds like a psammophis! LOL
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by Cro on May 26, 2007
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The term "Spring Loaded" comes to mind........
There is a very good reason why these fasinating snakes are rarely seen in collections.......
Best Regards JohnZ
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by LarryDFishel on May 26, 2007
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I have never even seen one, so it's possible I'm just helping to spread a nasty rumor, but I've heard them described as "a black mamba on steroids and crack".
I want one anyway...
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by jared on May 29, 2007
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Super toxic,
Horrible attitude,
No available antivenin,
+ the brains of an elapid
= A $H!^^& Next 4 Hours
LOL
Jared
Never any good things about those snakes, extremely beautiful but a pain to work
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