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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
 Posted - 15/06/2010 : 22:23:07
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I've been to Leeroys Lizarrd Lounge and he's got some puff adders in!
They are little baby things and i'm torn between thinking they are cute or scary - they have such scowly faces!
Would (or do) any of you cornies ever keep a venomous snake?
i dont think you could really handle them safely like you could corns and little pythons
or are puff adders not *that* venomous?
(you need a DWA license but still) |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 22:28:51
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Not that venomous? You would be lucky to keep the digit if not the limb it bites you on!
I would consider keeping a few venomous snakes in the future, I have been reading up on it for about a year now. |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 22:34:07
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| I would never have a venomous snake or a massive snake. I don't see the point personally as I wouldn't be able to treat them as a pet and those kind of snakes don't seem as calm natured in general as corns or some other smaller snakes. |
  
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 22:38:43
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| Don't think i would ever keep a venemous snake personally. I believe polcher has 1 or 2 venemous snakes. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2010 : 23:10:47
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Venomous is something I would probably keep if I needed to (a rescue or similar), but I wouldn't do it by choice.
Venomous are purely ornamental snakes and thankfully I don't mind ornamental animals, I have 8 lizards that are purely ornamental.
Puff adders are stunning snakes, but any of the cobra species just pip the post for me. |
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 09:26:13
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I wouldn't unless I had to rescue one, and even then I'd probably find some zoo or rescue centre that are equipped to deal with them.
I have enough with allergies that could kill me, never mind an animal by choice!!!
They are gorgeous tho! |
 
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0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 16:14:36
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Puff adders are very very dangerous, they have big heads and big fangs, and tend to be quite grumpy. If one was to bite you, you have a fairly short time before massive tissue damage happens, to the point you lose whatever it bit.
Vipers are seriously quick, and they don't miss.
Corns are the the push bike compared to the supercar ofvipers.
Go on youtube and watch some videos! They are beautiful though.
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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reptiledanny
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1809 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 16:26:10
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my local shop has them and a vogals pit viper, gorgeous things, and cheap, adder-25 and viper-60 but then you have the expensive dwa license. i would never keep a venomous animal as i would always want to handle it but never could.
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jessejamez666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 17:06:25
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ooft no chance !!! Cytotoxic venom !!!! Depending on the bite being either deep or shallow and whatever part of the body your bitten, it's gonna be a world of pain for a long time !!!!
Muscle and skin necrosis is not a nice thing,poss the loss of a digit or even a limb. All depends on how fit and if your organs are in good shape if your bitten !
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1.0.0 Normal-Beetlejuice
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon-Chewie
1.0.0 Kingsnake-Booga
1.0.0 Royal Python- Pilsbury
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 21:31:29
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I never would keep venomous, I'm not a very ethical person but I beleive if you have a pet to be a pet you should be able to interact somehow with it.. and I do think it's slightly cruel to have a hot just to look at it really when it could be out free in the desert.
I WOULD however go into the massive pythons, but a) I feel i'm too young and experienced for them b) I do not have the space c) I do not have anyone who'd want them in the house and have anyone who could help me handle it.
I would get one, IF I had all of the above, and if it was tame.. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 21:35:07
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2010 : 21:41:49
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quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
It doesn't matter how fit and healthy you are, you get bitten you are going down without serious medical intervention.
Well if someone has high blood pressure I can guess it may affect them quicker/worse off than someone with a lower level, and I guess cholestrol levels have an effect too..? |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 05:05:57
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quote:
Originally posted by hillzi
I never would keep venomous, I'm not a very ethical person but I beleive if you have a pet to be a pet you should be able to interact somehow with it.. and I do think it's slightly cruel to have a hot just to look at it really when it could be out free in the desert........
Hillzi....I am actually not quite sure what to say, I am really impressed with what you have put here and how you have put it....you have summed up my feelings perfectly. Thank you.
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jessejamez666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 14:46:20
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| If someone is fit and healthy as opposed to an obeise diabetic they have a greater chance of their bodies reacting quicker and stronger than an obeise diabetic, therefore the chances of necrosis respiratory/organ failure and even death is far greater reduced over a period of time whilst seeking medical attention. |
Beetlejuice and Chewie
1.0.0 Normal-Beetlejuice
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon-Chewie
1.0.0 Kingsnake-Booga
1.0.0 Royal Python- Pilsbury
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 14:50:08
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 15:31:38
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hmmmm...
no wonder they are kept in fauns inside vivs then! |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 15:35:25
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| All DWA snakes are to be kept in a locked viv inside another locked enclosure, be that the room or another viv. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2326 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 15:44:10
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ooo i wouldnt mind a cobra or rattle snakie :D
but im waaaaaaay to inexperienced for that me thinks, plus i couldnt actually imagine maself having one n the type that i want should really be kept in the wild n only in the wild me thinks cos they are wild animals, must be great to watch thou but i ahve corns 4 that and hopefully a king snakie laters.
although i do defo like mike's fwc thou ;) |
2.5 corns 2.0 cali kings 1.0 tange hondo milk 1.0 apricot pueblan milk 1.0 royal (overgrown slug) 0.1 tarantula 1.0 chinchilla chico, 0.1 goldfish tigger 0.0.4 minows 0.2 cats fudge and porsha and 0.3.2 tarantula’s that are my mummys
r.i.p to the lil ones that i and mummy have lost recently |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 16:02:26
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Just for you
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 16:03:45
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Uracoan rattle snake and a gaboon viper
one more
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2326 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2010 : 16:10:36
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:o cuuuuttttteeeeeee can i can i can i.... or at least adopt them pllllleeeeaaassseee :D
there stunners thanks you :D |
2.5 corns 2.0 cali kings 1.0 tange hondo milk 1.0 apricot pueblan milk 1.0 royal (overgrown slug) 0.1 tarantula 1.0 chinchilla chico, 0.1 goldfish tigger 0.0.4 minows 0.2 cats fudge and porsha and 0.3.2 tarantula’s that are my mummys
r.i.p to the lil ones that i and mummy have lost recently |
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