False Water Cobra constricting?

[charlesc84]

I just fed my false a live hopper mouse... It killed the mouse in seconds by constriction. The hoppers eyes almost came all the way out. I know people say they're just "holding" the prey, and I know in most cases that is what they are doing. But in this instance, it was constriction. Next time I do this I'm gonna take video.

[IW17]

I'd like to see that. My girl doesn't constrict at all but I only feed f/t.

[charlesc84]

Originally Posted by IW17

I'd like to see that. My girl doesn't constrict at all but I only feed f/t.

The breeder I got him from said her adults constrict when she feeds them larger prey. That seems to hold true, because the few times I fed him before I offered fuzzy mice and he would just grab them and swallow them... But he did push them against the glass like a gopher snake.

Maybe if you try larger prey with your girl she'll do it. I'm thinking they constrict whatever they can't just swallow alive.

[IW17]

She gets fed plenty big. But being pre killed I don't think she ever will. But I'll keep an eye out.

[DrummingT]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

I know nothing about FWC's except they're beautiful animals and I'd love to own one if they weren't hot . All my critters are constrictors. Best wishes buddy.

Well, know this. False Water Cobras are not hot. They are rear fanged (which is a misnomer as they have large rear teeth, not fangs). Their venom is also very mild. False Water Cobras are not considered dangerous and are freely sold through the mail via the usual FedEX and UPS shipping.

Hognose snakes are also rear fanged and "venomous", and represent the same sort of danger as the FWC.
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[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by DrummingT

Well, know this. False Water Cobras are not hot. They are rear fanged (which is a misnomer as they have large rear teeth, not fangs). Their venom is also very mild. False Water Cobras are not considered dangerous and are freely sold through the mail via the usual FedEX and UPS shipping.

Hognose snakes are also rear fanged and "venomous", and represent the same sort of danger as the FWC.
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FWC have the same toxic venom as a Timber Rattlesnake. Fangs are any teeth that allows venom to inter into the system, being hallow, grooved or other wise. The term HOT refers to the fact that the snake has venom, regardless of it's toxicity. Some states do have FWC listed as venomous snakes regardless of what FedX and UPS thinks. Hognose have a milder venom, but still posses venom. There are many reported cases of Hognose bites causing swelling. Rear fang snakes have a poor delivery system, but if you are allergic to the venom it could cause death. It's like saying a gun with blanks is harmless, but Brandon Lee died from a blank loaded gun. It can happen. All snakes with any kind of venom should be taken seriously.

[Derek1]

Jerry is correct. I'm a beekeeper and everyone will have a different reaction to a sting as they would with a "mildly" venomous snake. Personally a bee sting doesn't phase me, but 1 sting could kill the next person if they are allergic.

[Minkness]

Wow....such neat facts o.o

Still want a hognose eventually though lol.

Aren't some garters rearfanged though? I think I remember reading something about that once...

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by Minkness

Aren't some garters rearfanged though? I think I remember reading something about that once...

No. Some people think their bite is venomous but that's not true.