VenomousReptiles.org Survey

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!
What is the single most important aspect that you would like to get out of being a member of a herp society? Please elaborate.   Posted: Feb 11, 2008   (82 votes, 5 comments) by Nightflight99   Newsletter   Meetings   Website   Social Network   Legislative Leadership   Prestige   Other (please specify)     (82 votes, 5 comments)
Survey Results
Newsletter 4% (3) Meetings 9% (7) Website 4% (3) Social Network 54% (44) Legislative Leadership 17% (14) Prestige 1% (1) Other (please specify) 12% (10)
Survey Comments
Survey I strongly believe that having mmetings to discuss venomous reptiles is an excellent thing so that is why i voed for it. It also gives us a thorough understanding of each others opinions Posted by dannyd on March 10, 2008 Survey I "adopted" an injured Canebrake from Snake Getters.com and shared it with my co-workers. At first they were 'freaked out' then gradually got curious, and wanted to know his progress. Also asked what to do if they encountered a snake while hiking. Thanks to MSTT and SnakeGetters,that old cliche "can't we just all get along together?" inched a bit forward. Regards, Kathy =^..^= Posted by Katz on March 3, 2008 Aspect Survey This might well be lumped under Social Networking, but Education is my choice as the most important aspect of participating in this or any Herp society. It gives all, be they Herp Lovers or Herp Haters a chance to get Very Good, Truthful and Accurate information. I would hope that the Good Learned Contributors to this site, at least, will make a positive impact on any person with negative views on Reptiles and Amphibians. Posted by Sir_Hiss_Alot on February 20, 2008 herp society I believe through a social net work or better communication that we would have a louder voice in legislation.Through a social network we can better educate those whom fear or do not understand. Keeping in mind, some will never understand nor do they wish to. But, I think many that don't understand still have a fascination with wildlife as a whole. Therefore as a "Herp Society" maybe people can start to recognize reptiles as a beautiful and legitimate part of wildlife and not just pesky little critters that bite. Posted by soberwolf on February 17, 2008 survey I believe that social network and the education or knowledge that is gained while being a member of a herp society is valued and appreciated by ones with a true passion for reptiles and amphibians. Posted by PhoungNyguen on February 12, 2008 To post a comment, you must be logged in. If you are not a member, become one now!