Cobras as pets... - Page 2

TRD · 05-06-17, 05:02 AM

That guy makes it look easy, but he has like 40+ years experience working with hots and he knows his snakes very very well. But even if you know your snakes, you still work as securely as you can, because of crap like this;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVy_kW44bV0

Now getting a bite from a Gaboon, you have a real big problem. TBH I would rather have a Mamba bite, then one of those snakes which will rot a limb off with cytotoxins.

Bandit · 05-06-17, 08:53 AM

I've only minimally worked with Cobras. While I enjoy doing it occasionally (while in the company of very experienced people), I can say with certainty that I'll never keep them. My suggestion would be before even really considering getting one, find some person or people who are willing to show you how to work with them. I'm sure there has to be at least one person within driving distance of you who is willing to do it. I say this because getting a snake you don't know how to handle is fine...when it's nonvenomous. This isn't the sort of snake you want to just buy one day and experiment and "learn" on your own.

On a side note, check into local laws and any permits you may need. I know this is a future consideration, but it's something to keep in mind.

And on one last note after all of the precautionary stuff...they are very cool snakes. The cobra keepers I know absolutely love them. And I really like them as well, they just aren't a snake I'd want to keep. So if you're really serious about this, definitely do research, get some handling time in before buying, and good luck!