Venomoid Question

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by jparker1167

all the venomiods i have seen show no sign of suffering, and i have heard of them living long lives, if done by a vet.

What is a long life to you or the people you speak with? There isn't a snake species that has been given this surgery who has had the chance to make it through it's average lifespan. Which in reptiles is usually 10 - 20 years.

[jparker1167]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

What is a long life to you or the people you speak with? There isn't a snake species that has been given this surgery who has had the chance to make it through it's average lifespan. Which in reptiles is usually 10 - 20 years.

well i know of a exotic bird and reptile store near me that has a few venomoid on display and one is a 14 foot king cobra. i have talked to people that have kept venomoids for a number of years and the snakes do fine. well not all repitles live for 10-20 years venomoid or not. venom helps with digestion but is not needed