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An aspiring keeper with many curiosities
I have been interested in venomous snakes since i was a little girl. Ive kept reptiles since i was eight, all hoping that one day I'd get the snakes of my dreams one day with eneogh practice. Im 17 now, and keep an assortment of basic snakes. Ive finally decided to start taking the steps to start training for a venomous reptile, as i know it really isnt "buy a rattlesnake and have at it" kind of hobby! I have questions though.... I have TONS to learn! I plan on making a career out of animals, what id really like to do is find a partner one day to open a 24 hour exotic and rescue animal hospital. Dream big! So after a few months lurking here, i finally made an account and am ready to start asking questions!
I plan on starting small and learning to use the tools with an aggressive nonvenomous snake. What snake best simulates a venomous reptiles attitudes and habits without being venomous? Ive heard a lot of opinions, but none horribly professional.... I had been pondering false water cobras, but have quilly found they are in fact venomous! Any ideas?
What kind of training an licencing do you need to provide venom for industry? Id like to make my hobby something more for people, and providing venom for medicine sounds like a good way to do it, but DEADLY. How can i start preparing now for such a career path?
Whats the bet beginner hot? Gotta start small and work upwards of course! Ive been told copperheads and certain rattlesnakes are good... But i know little. Anything helps!
Thank you all for your time, i hope to learn a lot from this community!
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