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Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:28 AM

on what i heard and what i see. i'll just think.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:31 AM

i'm looking at it right know.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:36 AM

first i'm gonna do is where to find a anti-venom to it

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:40 AM

i do my own searching now i know what i'm really having

StudentoReptile · 06-28-12, 10:43 AM

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first i'm gonna do is where to find an anti-venom to it

To be honest, there probably isn't one that exists for that species because 1.) I doubt if any deaths have even been attributed to that species, due to the mild nature of the venom and the snake's typical docile nature and 2.) the snake is too obscure in captivity.

In a nutshell, it simply is not worth the effort and expense to manufacture an antivenin for the species.

Think about it: there's no antivenin for hognose snakes, or garter snakes, or false water cobras. Heck, they even stopped making antivenin for coral snakes because the risk of getting bit by one is so low.

Just be careful while you're handling and make sure your hands don't smell like fish!

Here's an interesting thread regarding the bite of a western hognose and how the OP dealt with it. Not saying its the exact same type of venom, but likely the same level of toxicity: http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/heter...bate-over.html

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:45 AM

sorry for what i've said that i will be keeping it, now i'll just think again. if i'll keeping it.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:46 AM

pardon what is the meaning of OP.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 10:51 AM

thanks studentoreptile. and everyone. but i really like to have a constrictor or a python or not venomous, not venomous at all snake.

StudentoReptile · 06-28-12, 10:55 AM

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pardon what is the meaning of OP.

OP = original poster
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sorry for what i've said that i will be keeping it, now i'll just think again. if i'll keeping it.

I don't want to necessary downplay the snake's venom or anything, and we certainly didn't mean to scare you by saying it was venomous. But realistically, this snake probably isn't going to send you to the hospital if it did bite you.

A lot of colubrids are known to be mildly venomous, including garter snakes, and the ever-popular western hognose snake. People keep them all the time. If there was a real significant danger, this would not be the case. I have a friend who is hyperallergenic to venom...and she breeds hognose snakes.

So obviously, this is your decision, but don't get into a mindset that the snake is radioactive or something and you should never touch it now that you know it is mildly venomous. If you are genuinely interested in keeping it, definitely do some more research. I would try to seek out others who keep or have kept these in the past to find out their experiences.

StudentoReptile · 06-28-12, 10:56 AM

Just saw your latest post. Understandable.

At least now, you can tell whoever gets the snake now exactly what species it is and what they're getting into!

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 11:04 AM

ok.. thats OP..

I know, you didn't. i'm just a bit shock. because i have no experience in having a snake or this kind of snake. i always thought of having a snake. but anyway thanks. i'll do my part too. for now on i'll just be more cautious. men i love constrictors. in my country its a bit difficult to have one.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 11:05 AM

yeah. thanks to you and to the others, i love this forum. if i had another snake i'll share it in here.

Bryyy023 · 06-28-12, 11:07 AM

so how about you studentoreptile, what you have?

Donnie · 06-28-12, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

I don't want to necessary downplay the snake's venom or anything, and we certainly didn't mean to scare you by saying it was venomous. But realistically, this snake probably isn't going to send you to the hospital if it did bite you.

A lot of colubrids are known to be mildly venomous, including garter snakes, and the ever-popular western hognose snake. People keep them all the time. If there was a real significant danger, this would not be the case. I have a friend who is hyperallergenic to venom...and she breeds hognose snakes.

So obviously, this is your decision, but don't get into a mindset that the snake is radioactive or something and you should never touch it now that you know it is mildly venomous. If you are genuinely interested in keeping it, definitely do some more research. I would try to seek out others who keep or have kept these in the past to find out their experiences.

I completely agree.

If you do decide not to keep it (which by your posts is most likely) I would suggest maybe starting you interest with another colubrid, the corn snake. They are a fantastic snake for starters (and more experienced keepers) and are very easily kept.

Good luck in the decision you make.

StudentoReptile · 06-28-12, 11:17 AM

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i'll do my part too. for now on i'll just be more cautious. men i love constrictors. in my country its a bit difficult to have one.

What country is that, if you don't mind me asking?

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so how about you studentoreptile, what you have?

Snakes? Just a elderly ball python and an Aesculapian snake.