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D Grade · 04-12-15, 08:34 PM

Crotalus Molossus (Black-Tailed Rattlesnake) for me. Native species here in AZ so they are legal to keep. Brilliant patterns and different colors per region and altitude. One of the more placid and calm species, have a higher venom yield volume but not nearly as toxic as more potent species. Only reason I dont have one yet is because I dont have space nor a secure place to keep him.

**Aaron_S** · 04-13-15, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by reptiledude987

These last 3 posters are missing the point of this thread completly! I realize that thes are dangerous animals as clearly stated in opening post. The point of the thread is because there are many beautiful deadly species IF they WEREN'T DANGEROUS AT ALL what would you want SOLELY BASED ON APPEARENCE. Didn't think I deeded to make the original post clearer but I guess I was wrong.

You didn't say changing the animal itself to be completely different. Komodo Dragon naturally bro.

I could be a wet blanket and go on about how venomoid animals aren't cool.

SSSSnakes · 04-13-15, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

You didn't say changing the animal itself to be completely different. Komodo Dragon naturally bro.

I could be a wet blanket and go on about how venomoid animals aren't cool.

I agree, venomoids are not cool. I don't think that is what reptiledude987 was talking about. Hew as just asking if venomous snakes were legal and not dangerous o keep, what ones would you want to have. He never said anything about surgically altering the snake. This thread is about what if.

**Aaron_S** · 04-13-15, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I agree, venomoids are not cool. I don't think that is what reptiledude987 was talking about. Hew as just asking if venomous snakes were legal and not dangerous o keep, what ones would you want to have. He never said anything about surgically altering the snake. This thread is about what if.

The second sentence was sarcasm.

reptiledude987 · 04-13-15, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Lol I knew what you meant. I personally find most rattlers beautiful. I love their body shapes, head shapes, that rustic natural color, as well as some of the morphs they have now. I also love that sound they make! As for the bush viper, same reasons really. If they weren't venomous at all, bet your buttons I'd have a few! That's why I like hognoses though is because they remind me of rattlers.

Dream lizard...Gila monster and an American alligator.

Dream GIANT snake....the purple fire albino retic, and a rather normal burm. Not a fan of condas though.

All are dangerous, all make me happy, will probably never own any. Lol.

Well I'm glad somebody got what I was getting at. That was the point here. If they didnt have the ability to kill me I'd have a few of the different types of bush vipers.

reptiledude987 · 04-13-15, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

I agree, venomoids are not cool. I don't think that is what reptiledude987 was talking about. Hew as just asking if venomous snakes were legal and not dangerous o keep, what ones would you want to have. He never said anything about surgically altering the snake. This thread is about what if.

Yes exactaly. Thank you.

Albert Clark · 04-13-15, 11:27 AM

For me, it would have to be a hatchling king cobra! They have to be one of the most striking in appearance. I mean fresh out of the egg!

reptiledude987 · 04-13-15, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

For me, it would have to be a hatchling king cobra! They have to be one of the most striking in appearance. I mean fresh out of the egg!

True. I once saw a vid of a hatchling albino king cobra. it was pretty damn dute and still the full attitude of an adult.

**Minkness** · 04-13-15, 01:20 PM

What does venomoid mean?

D Grade · 04-13-15, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

What does venomoid mean?

Ive always assumed that it is an animal capable of injecting venom and envenomating a human being (aka: a "hot"), whether front hinged fang, front fixed fang, or rear fang. Front hinged fangs species include Crotalus/Sistrus (Rattlesnakes) and other Pit Vipers and Viperidae. Front fixed fangs including Naja (Cobras) and Mamba species, rear fanged including Boiga Dendrophila (Mangrove) and even Hognose snakes.

SnoopySnake · 04-13-15, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

What does venomoid mean?

Venomoids are hots that have had their venom glands removed. I'm not sure if hots that have fangs removed count since they grow back and can still produce venom.

As far as the original question goes, I'm not sure. It's a tough call, but I'd probably go with a Trimeresurus mangshanensis-Mangshan Pit Viper.

Koosman09 · 04-27-15, 12:13 PM

What up guys. Just got my self a male bush viper. What size terrarium do you guys Reccomemd. I have him in a exo terra 18x18x18. Do you think that's too small. I do want to get a female down the road. Thanks

Derek1 · 04-28-15, 08:57 PM

Gaboon for me. Beautiful snakes. I am fascinated by them.

**EL Ziggy** · 04-28-15, 09:16 PM

I'd like an Albino Monocled Cobra.

Koosman09 · 04-28-15, 11:52 PM

Anyone into bush babies. Just got one obsessed with it!!