First, one definately needs an assortment of hooks handy at all times. Heres a little rack I have drilled into my wall. Works great but isnt anywhere near big enough to hold all of my hooks. especaily the python hook!!!!
Also, here a simple first aid kit I have put together with all of the basics for short term survival incase of a bite. The benadryl and more importantly, the epipen can save my life incase of an allergic reaction and I feel one should always have these 2 products avaible when dealing with venomous reptiles. The preasure bandages are also vital for survival when dealing with extreamly neurotoxic snakes, such as cobras and mambas. Wrap those babies around the bitten limb and they can buy you up to 5 hours before the venom takes effect (provided there are no necrotic effects associated with the bite. Putting a preasure bandage on for viper and pitviper bites can make the bite much worse for the venom will be isolated to a certin area and wont be allowed to spread and thin out. However, when dealling with freaky elapids like Naja kaouthia who can cause both severe local and symptomatic effects, it is advised to use this method for the neuros in the venom will kill ya a hell of alot guicker then the hemos).
BTW, there is also a swayer venom ectraction kit in there but weather or not it would have any effects on an envenomation are still subject to much debate. It wa given to me so I figured it mine as well go in there too.
Also, just for the heck of it, heres some old pics of the girl I would probally need to worry about haveiung thes products avaible for. This little sub adult kaouthia is really a site to behold and becomes increaseingly dangerous each and everytime she feeds. Shes gottenso damn aggresive that she will fly out of her cage, jaws snapping, tryiong to nap anything that moves!!! Its kinda cute, yet scarry at the same time. Kinda remind me of myself at dinner time:-)
Welp, enjoy and Ill try an get some updated pics of the critters this weekend.
All the best,
Jeremy
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