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Survey Question	Current Survey Question Should hobbyists ever free handle venomous reptiles with their hands? Recent Surveys Most venomous/toxic Naja species in the world? I have read that the Philippine cobra is the most venomous (mice, 0.2 mg/kg SC with the lowest reported value being 0.14 mg/kg SC) (Brown, 1973). I have recently, come across something in the Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (Vol. 30, (issue 12), pages: 1158-1162, 1992) which stated that the LD50 for Naja oxiana was the most toxic/venomous (mice, 0.18 mg/kg SC and lowest reported value was 0.10 mg/kg). Along with that, the mortality rate for untreated Naja oxiana bites are the highest among all Naja species (70-80%). N.oxiana also produced the lowest known lethal dose (LCLo) of 0.005 mg/kg, the lowest among all cobra species ever recorded, derived from an individual case of poisoning by intracerebroventricular injection. Following N. oxiana and N. philippinensis are N. melanoleuca at 0.225 mg/kg SC and then N. samarensis at 0.23 mg/kg. The water cobras (N. annulata and N. christyi also have very toxic venoms, but no SC values are listed. Only intraperitoneal (IP) values of 0.143 mg/kg for N. annulata and 0.12 mg/kg for N. christyi. IP values tend to be generally lower (more toxic than subcutaneous values, so it would be unfair to compare their IP results to the subcutaneous (SC) results of other Naja species. Then I have heard that (without solid evidence) that Naja nivea is the most venomous, although their murine SC LD50 range anywhere from 0.4 mg/kg (Toxicon, Vol. 5, issue 1, page 47, 1967) to 0.72 mg/kg (Australian venoms and toxins Databse). So which is the most venomous? To me it seems obvious that it is the Caspian or Oxus cobra (Naja oxiana), followed by the Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis). What do you think or know? I've noticed that the Australian venom and toxin Database seems to have higher LD50 values for all snakes across the board. For example, for the black mamba IP value of 0.01 mg/kg is listed (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/004101018890219X) and Ernst and Zug et al 1996, list a SC value of 0.05 mg/kg for the black mamba. While the Australian venom and toxin Database listed much less toxic LD50's. So there seems to be a lot of variation. 2014-01-23 What's Your Favorite Venomous Snake? 2013-11-13 Deadliest Bite? 2013-09-16 IF the science of self-immunization for a snake envenomation was proven/perfected what is the least benefit(percentage) you would accept before practicing it on yourself? 2013-06-06 how did you learn to keep venomous reptiles? 2013-03-02 View All Survey Questions Have a good idea for a VenomousReptiles.org Survey question? Enter your idea!
Which aspect of this site do you enjoy the most?   Posted: Feb 06, 2006   (131 votes, 15 comments) by Nightflight99   Articles   Forums   Surveys   Classifieds   Photo Albums   Speak Out   Other (please specify)     (131 votes, 15 comments)
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Ivor Wow, Kaoz? is that really you!?! Heh, Seymore is twice the EMT that you ever thought about being. I can actually stand up in the back of the ambulance when he drives! ;-) Luv ya, Harper Posted by Chris_Harper on May 3, 2006 insulting chris harper is a georgia dome size bag of hot air with hurricane potential and does not realize that he had the pleasure of working with the greatest emt of all time.ivor Posted by ivor on May 2, 2006 Forums... This site is my favorite. I love the ability to ask a question and get a great response back on subjects. Everyone is nice and the site is easy to navigate. The photo albums are great also. I think it would be great to add a forum for people to post info about trouble feeders and what they used to get them started, tips, etc. Posted by SimplySnakes on April 9, 2006 This is definetly the best and most properly run site on the internet. I have been going to this site for several years, and it feels like an extended family here. The photos are great to look at. The best thing I like about this site is that everything is easy to understand. On other sites, you have to search and keep clicking on different links to get to where you are going, but this site is very convienient and very helpful. It is a great place for information for anyone from a novice to an expert. I have met several people off this site in person that I now call my friends. Posted by bush_viper17 on April 2, 2006 FORUMS.......... The forums are a great place to aqquire information about unfamiliar species, husbandry techniques and general knowledge about venomous snakes from a great pool of experianced keepers. Being new to the hobby its a lifeline to me and an alternative source of information from reading books. Its good to talk!!! Posted by ginny on April 2, 2006 Everything This site is great!!! I dont know what we would do without it. Posted by rataretasty on March 15, 2006 Favorites Being a first rate and active site, there are too many good to excellent features to rate just one. The information is invaluable. Posted by kacz on March 2, 2006 The absolute best thing about this site is the ability to network with other people interested in keeping and or studying venomous reptiles. I have learned an incredible amount of information just by listening to what people have to say about the animals that they have personally kept. Karl Posted by Buzztail1 on February 24, 2006 Survey says...... I'm addicted to the questions and opinions offered in this format. The vitriols that sometimes develop can be very entertaining. Posted by toddg on February 18, 2006 FORUMS I love the forums cause u can learn alot and also teach others..its very helpfull. plus not to mention a good way to meet fellow herpers. Posted by johnDoe760 on February 10, 2006 Venomous Classifieds used to be my favorite, but now it is getting hard to find a classified that is actually for something venomous Posted by surucucu on February 9, 2006 Articles I like the Forum too... getting rid of anonymous postings was good, but still sometimes a little too much soap opera for me. Andrew Posted by MoccasinMan on February 9, 2006 Forums... followed closely by Articles. Bill Huseth Posted by KingCobraFan on February 6, 2006 other.... Hell...I like them all!! Trey Posted by live4hots on February 6, 2006 Forums, hands down Expert Forums, the meeting place for us all. I think that this would be my favorite part of the Site. It gives us all a place to talk about what we love “Snakes “. Hope to see it continue................................Be Safe Ya’ll, Happy Herping : Wally Posted by ALA_snake33 on February 6, 2006 To post a comment, you must be logged in. If you are not a member, become one now!