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Mangrove Snakes of D.W.A in England
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by keyz on December 12, 2007
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Hi to all here , I was just hoping for some advice on Mangrove snakes, Not things like habitat, temps etc, But I was hoping that someone here may be able to explain exactly how toxic/not toxic, And any dangers if it were to envenomate someone. (appart from anaphylaxis) excuse my spelling.
the reason for the question is as they have now been removed from the D.W.A. over here, Whats so different than before?? I have always liked them and have an opportunity of purchasing a large male, I do have children so I need to know what risks this venom may carry with it as I would think its a very mild venom, simple comparisons would be easier, I.E. gigas are equivallent to Western D.B. but false water cobras have much less venom and a less effective way of delivering that venom. well that was a statement made to me here a while ago;_)
I am aware of there aggresiveness, and it will really be a display snake not a "pet" snake, so anyone who has the time or knowledge thet would be useful to me please let me know asap, thankyou, keyz.
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by SCatheris on December 12, 2007
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I've seen some pretty big mangroves, they can get pretty long. because I'm not sure how accurate my info would be on mangroves or the Dendrophila genus in general somone else can help you. Like most bites they will vary from individual to individual. I'm sure a bite would be more substantial to children then adults but if you want specifics I'm not the one to dish em out, on that genus at least.
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by tj on December 12, 2007
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"I.E. gigas are equivallent to Western D.B. but false water cobras have much less venom and a less effective way of delivering that venom. well that was a statement made to me here a while ago;_) "
Garbage. H. gigas MAY have some similar components, a protease or two being some of them, but they are in no way equivalent to atrox.
Dendro's have a fairly toxic venom, but as long as you don't let them chew on you for an hour, the most you'll get is substantial bleeding from the site, dizziness, and a bad headache. Keep the kids away from the snake, and you'll have no worries.
There hasn't been any reliable accounts from dendrophilia or gigas to prove that they are indeed dangerous to humans. Someone saying that they heard of a person losing an arm or a pet store employee becoming paralyzed from a bite, isn't enough. Especially when the pet store employee was checked out by a doctor and they found no signs of anything.
That doesn't mean they CAN'T be dangerous, you never know how you or your kids may react, but it doesn't mean they ARE dangerous to humans. Treat them accordingly and enjoy, dendrophilia are amazing animals.
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RE: Mangrove Snakes of D.W.A in England
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by keyz on December 14, 2007
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Thanks for the advice i appreciate it, The quote I used concerning falsies and atrox venom been similar was just that only a quote but its on a question i asked here a year or two back ill see if i can find the post,
but i do fully appreciate the info given and it has helped greatlt, merry christmas 2 you all, keyz.
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