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boosh96 · 08-02-11, 04:27 PM

Hey, my name's Brett and I'm 14 years old. I don't have a whole lot of experience with snakes, mostly because I just haven't been interested in getting a new one recently. Anyway, lately I've been considering getting a venomous snake. I understand all venomous snakes are dangerous, but can anyone point out the best beginners' venomous snake? What about the hardest part-convincing my parents to let me get one? Thanks in advance for the help!

infernalis · 08-02-11, 07:48 PM

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Onyx Cross · 08-02-11, 08:05 PM

Welcomeeee! (:

I personally wouldn't advise on getting a venomous snake.

stephanbakir · 08-02-11, 08:11 PM

I'd advise against getting a venomous snake until you find a GOOD mentor and work under him for a few years, once you are great with a hook, and pass whatever tests he gives you, you should know enough to decide what snake is best for you.
If you want to practice with aggressive non venomous snakes, taiwan beauties a great, for rear fang venomous snakes, mangroves and fwc are both testy, mangroves especially. But again, don't touch anything venomous til you find a mentor and he thinks you are ready.

Last note: getting bitten is expensive, most bites taking 6-8 vials of antivenom (VERY expensive) + medical bills (you can loose allot of tissue and get nasty infections).
Medicare won't cover bites from animals that you keep as pets.

Lankyrob · 08-03-11, 07:16 AM

^^^ What he said^^^

marvelfreak · 08-03-11, 07:39 PM

Hello and welcome.

shaunyboy · 08-03-11, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stephanbakir

I'd advise against getting a venomous snake until you find a GOOD mentor and work under him for a few years, once you are great with a hook, and pass whatever tests he gives you, you should know enough to decide what snake is best for you.
If you want to practice with aggressive non venomous snakes, taiwan beauties a great, for rear fang venomous snakes, mangroves and fwc are both testy, mangroves especially. But again, don't touch anything venomous til you find a mentor and he thinks you are ready.

Last note: getting bitten is expensive, most bites taking 6-8 vials of antivenom (VERY expensive) + medical bills (you can loose allot of tissue and get nasty infections).
Medicare won't cover bites from animals that you keep as pets.

^^^^^
this is the best advice for you mate

i am not having a go at you,but owning a hot is NOT something that should be considered without years of mentoring.

they are highly dangerous deadly snakes that must be shown the respect they so rightly deserve.

imo respect is best shown by learning hands on with an experienced mentor.he will teach you the dangers of keeping hots and how best to avoid putting yourself or the snake at risk.he will also teach you the safest handling methods for both you and the snake.

you always have to remember that these snakes have the power to take a human life with little effort on their part

hello and welcome

cheers shaun

stephanbakir · 08-03-11, 08:15 PM

I heard them referred to as "A loaded gun that wants to shoot you" Can't remember who said it but its true.

Gungirl · 08-06-11, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stephanbakir

I heard them referred to as "A loaded gun that wants to shoot you" Can't remember who said it but its true.

Love that saying..