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by sidnake on May 2, 2006
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I am currently 15, and keep a variety of non-venomous Reptiles, but have been fascinated and intrigued by venomous snakes for as long as i can remember, especially cobras. Some day i wish to keep cobras, and know that it is not a desicion to make lightly, and that their are risks involved in keeping hots. So for know i am finding out as much information and seeing wether i still want to keep hots at the age of 18, anyway back to the question, are cobras a good hot to start with, from what ive heard so far the answer has been no due to there speed and other factors. So what would be a good hot to get as a first, and how would i transfer over to cobras. Another question, are there anyways i can get experience with hots before getting my own when im older so i know im making the right desicision, and am not going to be stuck with a snake in scared of or afraid to handle.
Thanks Alex
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by Rob_Carmichael on May 2, 2006
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Its nice to see a young person asking questions and communicating in an intelligent manner. You are doing the right thing by not rushing into venomous and waiting until you are older (18 may be too young so don't rush it). To answer your question about cobras being a good "first hot" snake, I would definitely say a big "no". They are only for very advanced and serious people with years of experience. Instead, I would recommend starting off with something like a pygmy rattler, rock rattler, massasauga, or another native, small species of rattlesnake (copperheads are another decent choice). Antivenin is readily available (although you should keep your own), you are less likely to receive a fatal bite (but that is still a possibility with these), don't get very big and are easy to maintain. Hope this helps. Rob Carmichael, Curator of the Wildlife Discovery Center, Lake Forest, IL
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by Cro on May 2, 2006
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Alex: Getting experience working with hot snakes might be possible depending on where you live. If there are venomous snake dealerships near where you live, you might offer to help clean cages and feed the animals in exchange for their training and guidance.
You might also join your local herpetological society and try to meet private venomous keepers who would be willing to help you along with instruction.
Perhaps you could even go along on collectiong trips with some of them, and learn more about working with venomous snakes in field situations.
It is less likely you will find a zoo or wildlife park that will allow you to work with venomous snakes.
If you fill in more of your profile and let us know what state you live in, you might get some specific reccomendations as to places that you might find venomous snake training.
Hope this helps. JohnZ
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