False cobras

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-18-12, 09:43 PM

i put a thread up about mud snakes and it might have ran its coarse
so i thought i'd pick a new topic - along the same lines
so people what are your thoughts?

moshirimon · 09-18-12, 09:45 PM

if you're thinking of FWC, super cool animals. really messy i've heard though as they soil their enclosures very often.

rear fanged and still mildly venomous and should not be taken lightly in my opinion.. just incase!!!

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-18-12, 11:27 PM

im aware of the mild venome but most people who have got bit had only small reactions
besides thats not enough to put me off
their really cool snakes , as far as the enclosures go i'll have to think of the best bedding that can can be replaced with ease
ive seen a lot of people do well with them , and they reach a decent size.

StudentoReptile · 09-19-12, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaze Mcsmith

im aware of the mild venome but most people who have got bit had only small reactions
besides thats not enough to put me off
their really cool snakes , as far as the enclosures go i'll have to think of the best bedding that can can be replaced with ease
ive seen a lot of people do well with them , and they reach a decent size.

A lot of people say the same about western hognose. And you are correct: "most" bites have been mild reactions.

But everyone is different, and you should still respect them. After all, unless you've been bitten by one before, you don't really know how YOU will react to a bite.

moshirimon · 09-19-12, 05:51 AM

Yes I know wouldn't put me off either, was just saying how you shoiuld respect it.

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-19-12, 11:55 PM

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Yes I know wouldn't put me off either, was just saying how you shoiuld respect it.

oh i have respect for it dont get me wrong
however due to my research i would still interact with this snake.

SWDK · 09-19-12, 03:00 PM

They are cool snakes. A friend of mine has three. Super aggressive feeding response like nothing I've seen before. Check out this video of my friend handling his adult hypo female.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/gener...ter-cobra.html

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-20-12, 12:04 AM

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They are cool snakes. A friend of mine has three. Super aggressive feeding response like nothing I've seen before. Check out this video of my friend handling his adult hypo female.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/gener...ter-cobra.html

thanx
that was cool- too bad the video was so short
i wanted to see the wee ones
does he sell them?

SpOoKy · 09-19-12, 03:22 PM

Great snakes, but not to be taken lightly at all. The feeding response in them is incredible!
I always enjoy working with mine and they definitely keep you on your feet!

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-20-12, 12:07 AM

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Great snakes, but not to be taken lightly at all. The feeding response in them is incredible!
I always enjoy working with mine and they definitely keep you on your feet!

thats great news- where did you get yours from
and around how much do they run?

MDT · 09-19-12, 03:33 PM

Blaze....just curious....what kind of husbandry research you doing about these animals?

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-19-12, 11:59 PM

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Blaze....just curious....what kind of husbandry research you doing about these animals?

not even thinking about breeding just want one and like to observe its behavior for myself unlike the muds where i would like nothing more than to own and breed.

SpOoKy · 09-21-12, 07:55 AM

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thats great news- where did you get yours from

I got mine from a friend who does small breeding projects for certain people. She will not breed and sell to just anyone. Before I could get mine i had to spend time with her while she handled, cleaned cage and fed her adults. She also supervised while i worked with her adult and made sure that I was proficient in using hooks.

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Blaze....just curious....what kind of husbandry research you doing about these animals?

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not even thinking about breeding just want one and like to observe its behavior for myself unlike the muds where i would like nothing more than to own and breed.

Your answer to MDT`s question about husbandry makes me think that you have A LOT more research to do...

MDT · 09-21-12, 11:59 AM

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Your answer to MDT`s question about husbandry makes me think that you have A LOT more research to do...

I was trying to be delicate, but.....

This is exactly where I was going.

Blaze Mcsmith · 09-22-12, 01:25 PM

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I was trying to be delicate, but.....

This is exactly where I was going.

no need to be delicate im a big boy
ive been stung by bees countless wasps bit by red ants and a few snakes
i take care when when needed and appreciate your concern
however like i said before im still gonna do what i want to do , and im not afraid to ask for help in regards to doing so.