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RE: THIS IS MUFFDADDY2...read this...
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by Fishmich on May 7, 2008
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i will tell you one thing about agkistrodon. its not just another snake that just happens to be venomous. you will find that hots are far different from any snake you have worked with in the past. if your experience is limited to constrictors and colubrids, you will see that hots are a very different animal. they move different, they are more aware, and they are much more unpredictable. the hand in the cage thing will not fly too many times. you absolutely positively must have all of your equipment, caging, and bite protocols in order before you acquire the snake. you must set strict rules for yourself and make guidelines you will not cross. while in comparison to many venomous snakes the copperhead has more of a mild venom, it can still end your life or someone elses life that you care about. if not end you life, it may render one hand useless. keeping hots is pretty serious stuff. it must be something you do for yourself and not so much to impress others. many hot keepers will never let even friends know they keep hots because they are afraid word might get out and cause issues. thats why these forums are so great. we can come here and share things with people in the same hobby. as far as captive care of a copperhead, its not a difficult snake to keep happy. mid to high 70's with a basking spot a bit warmer, a hide, decent sized water dish, mulch type substrate or simple newspaper, a photo period is also important. i screw eye bolts to the top of all my ven hides so i can safely remove them with a hook when needed. also, try to get the snake on frozen thawed, its safer for the snake and reduces cage mess. dont free handle it!
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