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by johnDoe760 on January 24, 2006
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Does each species have their own temper?..Im wondering cause ive noticed that my, Crotalus Mitchelli Pyrrhus, Is much more docile then that of my friends 'Crotalus ruber ruber's, also his Crotalus viridis helleri. Im just curious as to find out if attitudes differ between different species..Any info will be greatly appreciated
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by earthguy on January 24, 2006
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Different species definitely have different tempraments. I have often said that I would much rather catch a cottonmouth or a copperhead than most Nerodia. Nerodia have a tendancy to bite like there's no tomorrow, while the Agkistrodons tend to reserve biting for when they are absolutely sure they can't escape. But there are also different temperaments within a species. I've run across some nasty rat snakes (although most of them are generally mild tempered)
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by Viperlady on January 24, 2006
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Well, one thing is for sure... you can never be too confident about a snake's temperament, but in general terms I have noticed that tree vipers, the atherini and the genus bitis, tend to be more peaceful. Most of rattlers tend to be quite tricky, but the bravest I have kept are Crotalus ravus (Classified as Sistrurus until the end of 2004) atrox and Agkistrodon sp.
My Cottonmouth and a ravus brunneus were always the last on the road for clean-up session. They were completely crazy. I also had a bothrops who was quite peaceful, but always wanted to go for adventure and used to climb up the open side of the cage right before taking the hook out, so it was crazy. She did it about five times and she would tangle up in the blinds every time. I mean, it's ok if it happens with boas, but how on earth do you handle a bothrops and take it off the window!? I was lucky she was not one of those crazy ones.
Up to now the most peaceful species I have handled are Proatheris superciliaris,(swamp viper) Aspidelaps lubricus (coral cobra) and some micrurus (coral snakes). I have also had Atropiodes (jumping viper)neonates that vary a lot in temperament. The principles of natural selection apply here. Normally, in the wild, the bravest neonates survive while the shy ones find it more difficult to catch food, and most probably starve to death or get caught by predators.
I hope so much wordiness helped a little...:·)
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by johnDoe760 on January 24, 2006
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Thank you , its all very interesting,and very helpful.Ive kept snakes since i was knee high to a grasshopper, and ive allways noticed different temperaments. Since the beginning of last year is when i started keeping a hot.I like watching my Crotalus Mitchelli Pyrrus, It has sum strange habbits compared to that of all my other snakes..Well thank you for your help. Take care everyone. TJ.
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by Dadee on January 25, 2006
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Val said it all. I've had C.Atrox's that were docile as could be, ride a hook and only rattle when someone other than I would enter the room. On the flip side, I had a Cotton that was a complete hellian. She would strike at the slightest movement in the room...way off the hook, no pun intended...she literally seemed like a cross between Cottonmouth and some escapee from the regional mental asylum. This one wouldn't even settle down inside the trash can while soaking...just a nasty disposition all around. I could never use a hook with her, always had to use the tongs.
I also had a pair of Florida cottons that were excellent hook riders...just didn't care one way or another. In the same context, I also had a male Eastern that was a wreck...when feeding him inside the trash can, this brute when he struck, would make the trash can jump...sounded like hitting the trash can with a baseball bat. This was one of those huge industrial trash cans for feedings/soakings/temp housing while cleaning.
This was just my observations, but none the less, variances.
Cheers,
Matt
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