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RE: copperheads
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by Buzztail1 on May 11, 2006
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David,
Thanks for filling in your profile.
You are getting lots of good advice in this thread.
Remember that the idea is to never take chances with any venomous snake - no matter what you get.
I started with my first venomous snakes in 1976.
They happened to be a Canebrake Rattlesnake and a Southern Copperhead that I found basking together.
Could they have done me permanent damage or killed me?
Of course!
No matter which venomous snake you start with, you must always remember that it can cause you permanent damage if not death. Don't take chances.
I believe that a neonate Canebrake can be a good venomous snake to start with - - - if you like Canebrakes! I wouldn't ever recommend a "starter snake" that wasn't something that the person was ready to commit to for the entirety of its life. Venomous snakes should not be "throw-away-pets". Too many of last year's Hamburg Must Haves wind up in the classifieds.
Figure out what you like, study all the literature you can find on it, if possible find someone who has what you want and see if you can spend some time with them and the snake. You will be much more prepared when you finally get yours. All that said, it is not always possible to get the aforementioned time with another venomous keeper. In that case, refer to step one - don't take chances - be safe and be careful.
Good luck with whatever you decide to get.
Karl H. Betz
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by capecodreptiles on May 14, 2006
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I can agree with the statment that a envenomation from a Cane or Timber is very dangerous. However, I have had very good experiences with them, and because of the degree of envenomation you will not become complacent with the animal. The second bite I have ever had and hopefully last is from a Copperhead and it was not at all pleasant. But yeah maybe you guys are right. I have 3 Canes and 1 Timber and all are very docile easy handles. However, I use no direct contact unless I have to. Someone mentioned a Pig though. Thats another good one for a starter. Just be careful with whatever you choose.
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