How to start getting into "Hots"?

[Luis A. Reyes]

I want to start collecting "Hots," any advice?
Should i start with front fanged or rear fanged snakes?

[DeesBalls]

You should get a mentor... some one who has several years experiance withHOTS, and mentor under them for a while. Making sure you know everything physically possible before you even try and own one for yourself...

however- you could get a hognose, they are rear fanged, with mild venom.

[jarich]

Then come up with a pseudonym for online forums, as they are illegal to own in NYC. ;)

[DeesBalls]

^ Did not know they were illeage in NY, guess that sort of stops it there.

[Luis A. Reyes]

Then come up with a pseudonym for online forums, as they are illegal to own in NYC. ;)
I alread knew that, im going to move to penn state so i could establish a hot collection(Once I find a mentor) aswell as a non venomous collection. Hopefully they will not pass any bills that will ruin it all.

[Pirarucu]

Get a mentor, period. Rear fanged or mildly venomous species are still hots. You should avoid getting bitten, not just avoid dying once you're bitten..
If you're moving to the right area of PA, I know one hot keeper who might be able to teach you.

[KORBIN5895]

Get a mentor, period. Rear fanged or mildly venomous species are still hots. You should avoid getting bitten, not just avoid dying once you're bitten..
If you're moving to the right area of PA, I know one hot keeper who might be able to teach you.

Solid advice.

[Will0W783]

I know several people in the PA area, but all in eastern/south central PA...which is about 3-4 hours from Penn State area.

[Aaron_S]

Read this first.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-venomous-forum/88485-hot-school-what-you-need-know.html

[Luis A. Reyes]

Get a mentor, period. Rear fanged or mildly venomous species are still hots. You should avoid getting bitten, not just avoid dying once you're bitten..
If you're moving to the right area of PA, I know one hot keeper who might be able to teach you.
I was going to do more research on the best place to move where there is alot of herp keepers. I was thinking of moving near a hospital just in case i get a bite after i complete my hot training. For just in case

[Luis A. Reyes]

Read this first.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-venomous-forum/88485-hot-school-what-you-need-know.html
I read that so much times. I love reading it for some reason.

[Aaron_S]

I was going to do more research on the best place to move where there is alot of herp keepers. I was thinking of moving near a hospital just in case i get a bite after i complete my hot training. For just in case

Won't matter. They need to carry the antivenin or it doesn't really help.

[smy_749]

move to australia. hot weather ,hot snakes ,hot....

[rinkhals]

move to australia. hot weather ,hot snakes ,hot....Classic. Only problem is it's filled with aussies :p