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searching for info (forest cobras)
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by RYAN_S on April 25, 2001
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can anyone give me some captive care and all-around info. on these? I know how they act, just need some more information.....that's all.
Ryan
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by Buzztail1 on April 25, 2001
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If ever anyone needed to buy Dangerous Snakes of Africa, Ryan, it is you. I recommend it highly as it will answer most of your questions about these irritable deadly snakes. Unfortunately, most of the folks that I know that keep cobras are over at pitvipers.com.
Good luck, Karl
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by RYAN_S on April 25, 2001
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Thanks Karl! If I could ONLY get my hands on a copy.....I almost had one, but then the company called me back telling me that they no longer carry it.
Ahhhhh....yes.....pitvipers.com....I'd come over there....if only everyone's heads weren't up their other end.....but hey....I guess I'll keep learning on my own.
Ryan
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Forest Cobras and Ryan
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by Jaffo on April 25, 2001
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If you are truely interested in dying while "trying" get a forest cobra Ryan. I have kept these snakes, and they are, in my opinion, the single most dangerous venomous snake to keep in a cage.
For once take some advice Ryan-- you are way too new, and you are moving too fast.
Experience is what this hobby is all about, and you need some.
I WILL NOT tell you how to keep a forest cobra, because I will NOT assist you in a suicidal plunge. You can do that all by yourself.
(Your attitude will follow you to every forum. We sure miss you back at Pitvipers.com.)
Jaffo
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by Buzztail1 on April 25, 2001
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Ryan,
for the book, try www.mdreptilefarm.com
Larry Kenton runs it and goes to quite a few shows. He will probably be at Hamburg. I believe he could get the book for you.
As for the forest cobras...I am sure that if you look hard enough you will find some, regardless of any info you ask for and get.
Again, good luck, Karl
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by RYAN_S on April 25, 2001
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thanks for the replies jaffo and Karl...
Jaffo,
I was informed by many snake keepers that have kept forests that they are psychotic snakes. What I don't know is, what are neonates like? All these people have dealt with 4'+.
I was just thinking about possibly looking for one to see what they're like to keep. That's all.
safety first,
Ryan
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by Jaffo on April 25, 2001
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Getting a neonate to try it out? It's not like buying a used CD. It isn't fair to the snakes to "try one out". The idea is to find out everything there is to know BEFORE you get the animals. BTW, how is your monacled cobra? Has it started eating yet? I would suggest you succeed with your current captives before you load up on more-- especially a forest cobra. You may die trying with one of those.
That's right-- saftey first. But what about the snake?
I don't mean to be blunt... OK well I guess I do.
Jaffo
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by RYAN_S on April 25, 2001
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well, safety first? what about the snake?
eh, i take care of my snakes ;) just 1 is deciding to be a prick and refuse food. nothing major.
the female? my oh my...she's a monster...hogging down 2 pinkies a week and spunkier than ever. still holding the dark orange with every shed (hopefully she'll keep it for good).
so, jaffo...before you talk safety first, maybe you should see people's setups ;)
safety first!
Ryan
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by Jaffo on April 25, 2001
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I can see that you are making a effort to find info.
That's good.
Forest cobras need proper care according to they native climate, habitat, and behavior. Once you get a good book that describes all of this, then talk to some forest cobra owners. In my experience, every second the cage dorr was open for whatever reason, I felt a little like crapping my drawers. That animal knew when the door was open, and he was always planning on darting out before I could do anything about it. If ever he raised his hood, he would strike immediately with an open mouth, indent on killing me. My monacleds never did that, and they would hood mostly to bluff. My forest never bluffed, and was VERY fast and deliberate. Also keep in mind that a neo will grow, and won't stop until it reaches ten feet or so. They don't calm down.
I have handled large forest cobras, and I felt like a baby being surrounded by a pack of hungry dogs-- and I wasn't a beginner.
I ain't no pu$$y Ryan, so just listen carefully. Don't even consider a forest cobra for a while. Just relax and work with your current captives.
Allen Hunter once told me that in his opinion, forest cobras were the most dabgerous snakes to keep-- considering he has FAR more experience with FAR more different species than I, including mambas.
Good luck to ya man.
Jaffo
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