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 Posted - 10/09/2008 : 12:11:27
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The more I peek at snakeys, the more I keep bumping into these little treasures, and after I get my corn, I'm not sure I'll be able to hold out that long before I get a hoggie!
I just have one question - everything I've read says they very rarely bite, but what happens if they DO bite you. They are mildly venomous, right? I'm just curious because with my emperor scorpions I have, its advised you pop into your doctors for some pain killers/just to make sure you aren't allergic... but I have no idea for hoggies :)
Any knowledge will be most appreciated :D |
1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 12:12:12
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1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 12:12:12
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1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 13:17:57
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here you go!
http://www.herpnet.net/bite/ |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 13:17:57
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here you go!
http://www.herpnet.net/bite/ |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 13:20:18
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They probably won't bite- the only photos I've seen of bites are by people who have forced a bite on themselves to see what happens.
They are rear fanged so they have to latch on really well and prolonged to actually get the venom in you and the venom they have is there purely for eating purposes. They have different techniques for protection like their hood defensive 'dance' and the playing dead.
Hoggies are great pets, Wilbur is my favourite snake at the moment- just don't tell the others  |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 13:20:18
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They probably won't bite- the only photos I've seen of bites are by people who have forced a bite on themselves to see what happens.
They are rear fanged so they have to latch on really well and prolonged to actually get the venom in you and the venom they have is there purely for eating purposes. They have different techniques for protection like their hood defensive 'dance' and the playing dead.
Hoggies are great pets, Wilbur is my favourite snake at the moment- just don't tell the others |
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 14:35:23
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GP: Ohhhhmyyyygooooodddd  I'm a bit scared of them now..  I read an ad somewhere (preloved maybe?) saying "ideal first child's snake.." after seeing those photos I'm a little dubious..!
Kaz - I take it Wilbur has never gone for you I guess its most likely as an accidental feeding response if you aren't goading them into it, right? Hmm... *takes mental note* I'm glad I have feeding tongs!
I guess a trip to the doc might be a good idea.. that kind of swelling would mean time off work for me!
Cheers guys  *peeks at hoggies on teh interwebs* |
1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 14:35:23
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GP: Ohhhhmyyyygooooodddd I'm a bit scared of them now.. I read an ad somewhere (preloved maybe?) saying "ideal first child's snake.." after seeing those photos I'm a little dubious..!
Kaz - I take it Wilbur has never gone for you I guess its most likely as an accidental feeding response if you aren't goading them into it, right? Hmm... *takes mental note* I'm glad I have feeding tongs!
I guess a trip to the doc might be a good idea.. that kind of swelling would mean time off work for me!
Cheers guys *peeks at hoggies on teh interwebs* |
1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:14:39
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That Gp is a scare monger- they are soft really!
Wilbur does his little scare performance, but he's never gone for me.
Don't be a chicken Siliconscience |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:14:39
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That Gp is a scare monger- they are soft really!
Wilbur does his little scare performance, but he's never gone for me.
Don't be a chicken Siliconscience |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:50:16
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Not yet Kaz, but I bet he is sharpening his fangs when you aren't looking  |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Mancunian
Hatchling
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:50:16
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| Not yet Kaz, but I bet he is sharpening his fangs when you aren't looking |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:56:18
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| we have just got a tiny hoggie and he is so small and loves being handled he hasn't shown any deffence signs yet but only got him on sunday |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 15:56:18
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| we have just got a tiny hoggie and he is so small and loves being handled he hasn't shown any deffence signs yet but only got him on sunday |
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 16:45:13
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I'm no chicken 
Seriously though, I am super tempted. I'm sure it'll be fine |
1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 16:45:13
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I'm no chicken
Seriously though, I am super tempted. I'm sure it'll be fine |
1.0.0 miami x crimson corn snake (sirius)
0.2.0 leopard geckos (esma and gytha)
2.0.0 emperor scorpions (bebe and jim)
2.0.0 moggies (othello and tachikoma)
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 17:07:45
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Superchef- you've a right display to look forward to!
It's really funny when Wilbur gets his hood out. He's a brave little soldier to try and scare a big giant like me off  |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 17:07:45
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Superchef- you've a right display to look forward to!
It's really funny when Wilbur gets his hood out. He's a brave little soldier to try and scare a big giant like me off |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 17:26:46
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I have been looking at them too, but it will be a long while before i get more snakes  |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 10/09/2008 : 17:26:46
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| I have been looking at them too, but it will be a long while before i get more snakes |
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