Starting with venomous snake

[ilovemypets1988]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

There is a tiny little viper that rubs up against itself making a rattling noise or some sort of raspy noise to warn people of it being around. It is really really small and lives in desert areas in Africa I think...not sure what it is called but if I was silly enough to own a "hot" it would be that one.

Anyone know what it is?

this is the nae of the viper your talking about nenna: Cerastes cornutus and Cerastes cerastes, also known as the sand viper

[stephanbakir]

the Laticauda colubrina (im sure its a sea krait but idk which) and African bush viper

[NennaMeerkat]

Sand Viper might be it...though I think it is a Saw Scaled Viper.

Echis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Lankyrob]

My choice would be Eyelash Vipers, they are just SOOOO gorgeous!! And would want a Gaboon Viper as well, but no hots for me til a long way down the line, got a daughter to grow up and leave home first! I have organised a mentor tho who is a long term venomous keeper and teaches venomous husbandry and care at local vetinary colleges as well as being the go to guy for the authoritys for reptile rescues.

When i say that i want to start training i will be spending two days a week with him for approximately four years to train and hopefully qualify for my license, THEN will need to build a hots room, THEN will have to apply for a permit, THEN have to get police permission and local health authority permission, THEN set up vivs, THEN get a final check done before purchasing my first hot!!

OR i may just qualify for the experience and knowledge and not bother owning them myself, with the qualification would be able to apply to help out at zoos etc

[sickvenom]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

I think he is out for laughs and stirring up drama.

bingo. i didn't want to point it out and risk being called a 'jerk'....... again.

[NennaMeerkat]

Sick there is always a way to put things in a more subtle nice way then just flat out calling someone out or being "short"...if that makes sense at all.

[mistersprinkles]

[QUOTE=Lankyrob;604546]

Originally Posted by mistersprinkles

IF you actually read his first post he DOES NOT say that HE has no experience. HE says he is opening the cobra farm and is asking if anyone else has experience.

As per usual on this forum the second anyone mentions about owning venomous snakes they are automatically an idiot that is going to kill themselves or others.

Yet again no questions are asked as to whether the person has experience, has a mentor, knows what he is doing.

Maybe you should take a step back and stop having a go at people when you dont know who you are talking about?

I read it. If this person has any experience, it is minimal. Also, that experience is null and void due to the person being a flake. I will gladly insult someone up and down if it prevents them from getting killed. I am happy to be 'that prick' who stopped someone from being bitten by a venomous snake.

You can have all the experience in the world, but if you're a flakey person, it's not going to help you. Saying things like "Everyone who has a snake is playing a game of death" and then making crazy religious quotes = flake. Saying it's a game of death implies this guy has no concept of the fact that venomous snakes can be handled safely if you know how.

[ilovemypets1988]

Originally Posted by mistersprinkles

I read it. If this person has any experience, it is minimal. Also, that experience is null and void due to the person being a flake. I will gladly insult someone up and down if it prevents them from getting killed. I am happy to be 'that prick' who stopped someone from being bitten by a venomous snake.

You can have all the experience in the world, but if you're a flakey person, it's not going to help you. Saying things like "Everyone who has a snake is playing a game of death" and then making crazy religious quotes = flake. Saying it's a game of death implies this guy has no concept of the fact that venomous snakes can be handled safely if you know how.

i know its not my place to say but can we please keep the swearing down as there could be kids reading this at some point

[sickvenom]

Originally Posted by ilovemypets1988

i know its not my place to say but can we please keep the swearing down as there could be kids reading this at some point

might be a language barrier here. that 'p' word isn't considering cursing, here in the u.s.

[stephanbakir]

Originally Posted by sickvenom

might be a language barrier here. that 'p' word isn't considering cursing, here in the u.s.

Also, while i don't agree with what sprinkles said, weren't they referring to themselves as(that "p" word)? Why are you offended

[DeesBalls]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

Sand Viper might be it...though I think it is a Saw Scaled Viper.

Echis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I was thinking the same thing; saw scale viper...

thats all im saying on this thread. lol

[RandyRhoads]

Agreed saw scaled viper. I saw one these bad boys way back. Love the sound the make. One of my top picks of non native hots I would like.

[sassy_snake_lady]

Originally Posted by ilovemypets1988

i know its not my place to say but can we please keep the swearing down as there could be kids reading this at some point

Swearing? Wow, you don't wanna hear me when I curse!!

[ilovemypets1988]

Originally Posted by NennaMeerkat

There is a tiny little viper that rubs up against itself making a rattling noise or some sort of raspy noise to warn people of it being around. It is really really small and lives in desert areas in Africa I think...not sure what it is called but if I was silly enough to own a "hot" it would be that one.

Anyone know what it is?

i was watching a program last night that suggested a snake that may fit the envelope - and before anyone ses, i know its not a viper im talking about - the berg adder from zwatsili (i think thas how u spell the place name lol)

[sickvenom]

Originally Posted by sassy_snake_lady

Swearing? Wow, you don't wanna hear me when I curse!!

sassy!!!!!