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Book on rattlesnake care
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by casabela28 on January 21, 2002
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Can any one point out to me a good book on rattlesnake
captive care.
Note :( I'm not a beginer on herpetology.)
PS Thank you for the info Charper on
my burmating diamondback.I would like to meet you and Chad one day.
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RE: Book on rattlesnake care
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by Charper on January 23, 2002
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Really the only book that specifically covers captive care is, "Rattlesnakes : Their Natural History & Care in Captivity" by Jerry G. Walls. If you look in the "Reviews" section of this website, you'll see that many people give it an unfavorable rating. I think mainly though, their issues are with the taxonomy. Mr. Walls single-handedly renames the genus Sistrurus back to Crotalus, and is not qualified to do so. However, as far as the captive care portion of the book, I really don't have any major qualms with it, and it's pretty good starter information. It's also not that expensive, and the photos in the book are worth the price.
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by Cudabob on July 15, 2007
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Charper,
I've had boas (and have a 7 footer now), but just found a northern pacific rattler last night while walking, about 18 inches long, looks healthy. I'd like to keep him. Right now he is in my room in a 30 gallon tank with a black screen top held down with weights. He has water and a hide box, and is becoming quite active. Any suggestions how I can keep him correctly.
I suppose I need some tongs and a hook, and a capture box. I would appreciate any of your expertise.
Thanks,
Bob
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