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Original post by nokool61 — 2017-06-15 00:28:16 GMT

im looking for a Pygmy Rattlesnake to add to my collection, i have no venomous snakes right now and its killing me lol. everywhere i look seems to be out og them right now

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]]> 2017-06-15T00:28:16+00:00 nokool61 Pictagaster in October? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2026860

Original post by Jcrawford — 2014-10-10 01:24:07 GMT

Has anyone had any success with Transpecos Copperheads in October?
I need to find a mate for this guy. Any hints, pointers or locations would be appreciated. I collected one under the Lozier Canyon Bridge that resulted in a bite (not me) and one in Crockett County in Iraan, both on dirt roads in the late summer months. Is it worth the time in October to search?

Reply by Jcrawford — 2015-01-29 07:47:19 GMT

Finally found a female(juvenile). She will not eat . Cooled her off for 2 months.
Attempted feeding her again. No luck. Should I turn her loose? So she won't die?
Wide open to any advice

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]]> 2015-01-29T07:47:19+00:00 Jcrawford timber fangs https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2026071

Original post by larrymcc — 2014-08-15 22:12:42 GMT

My one year old timber tried to eat a mouse that had not expired yet. When it started kicking around the snake tried to spit it our and was successful but now a fang is hanging out of its mouth. Is it injured or just shedding one

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]]> 2014-08-15T22:12:42+00:00 larrymcc New Saw Scale sick https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2018891

Original post by IanOD — 2013-10-20 22:34:25 GMT

I just got an Arabian Saw Scale Viper at the Hamburg Reptile Show and it looks like it's got some swelling on the front-right side of it's face. I'm worried it may be something I can't help with! Anyone have any ideas?

Reply by IanOD — 2013-10-20 22:35:17 GMT

I can supply pics to anyone that might be able to help...

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]]> 2013-10-20T22:35:17+00:00 IanOD CB Rhino's https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2012542

Original post by fascination — 2013-07-02 05:35:43 GMT

Does anyone know of a source to obtain cb rhino viper(s)?
I've been looking at the classifieds here for quite some
time with no luck.

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]]> 2013-07-02T05:35:43+00:00 fascination I am a new one of king snake https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2012435

Original post by wondermai — 2013-06-29 11:52:20 GMT

I come from China, and I am fond of feeding snake. Now, I wanna get Gaboon Vipers here. I am in mainland of China, however, I do not have the correct ways to but it. So I hope someone who can give me some effective information in order to find Gaboon Vipers quickly. Thank you all. I own some beautiful Cobras which can exchange for Gaboon Vipers. If you have some requirements for this message, pls contact me in 76181622@qq.com.
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]]> 2013-06-29T11:52:20+00:00 wondermai Gaboon Viper Parasite https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2010170

Original post by Trolligans — 2013-05-11 23:04:51 GMT

Several years ago someone on here posted a photo of a parasite that was vomited up by an imported Gaboon Viper (I think). I'm trying to find out who posted this photo.

Does anyone remember?
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Reply by minicopilot — 2014-06-03 02:55:22 GMT

MY GOD THAT'S VILE!!!!!!

Reply by Kelly_Haller — 2013-05-13 05:11:10 GMT

Not sure who posted the photo, but that is a tongue worm or pentastomid. I believe this one is from the genus Armillifer. My guess would be A. armillatus but could possibly be another Armillifer sp. Tongue worms live in the lungs of the host and those of the genus Armillifer are typically found in African and asian vipers and pythons.

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]]> 2014-06-03T02:55:22+00:00 Trolligans Frozen Dinners or Fresh Kills? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1991311

Original post by webskipper — 2012-07-30 17:59:35 GMT

I have a young adult Cereastes that has stopped eating mice of any size unless you hold the mouse with forceps and piss it off to get it to strike it. Then it'll eat it later. This has been happening for the last 2 months. I don't like stressing my animals.

Do I wait a full month before offering live mouse or offer a frozen dinner next time?

Maybe the smell of rotting flesh is what she was excited about or pheromones in the venom sent some appeteaser signals?

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]]> 2012-07-30T17:59:35+00:00 webskipper Eyelash viper https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1986147

Original post by Texastrash — 2012-06-22 05:36:04 GMT

Can anyone give me any tips on this snake? I have kept many venomous in the past but was forced out of the hobby due to moving and lack of space several years ago. Now that I have the space I am considering re entering the hobby. I want to build a nice vertically oriented arboreal enclosure. I'm considering several species both venomous and non, rear fanged and front. I have wanted to own this snake for years but have never had the means to keep it. I am currently also considering the amazon tree boa, and the mangrove snake. I would prefer to eventually own 1.1( of whatever I decide to keep) and start a breeding project but that's not really important. Any incite is greatly appreciated.

Reply by Texastrash — 2012-06-23 19:58:20 GMT

i guess just like never mind.

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]]> 2012-06-23T19:58:20+00:00 Texastrash Why!? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1976357

Original post by treyk — 2012-04-16 19:47:18 GMT

Why, are there so many posts and topics in this forum relating to crotalids? Im not sure if you folks noticed or not, but there is a whole seperate section for crotalids. And for those of you who dont know, all pit vipers are crotalids.

Reply by met — 2013-01-18 14:12:28 GMT

Same thing happens in the classified ads. People think anything other than a rattlesnake is a viperid. They should just merge the 2 groups, or is that just catering to ignorance?

We need better schools.

Reply by sublimeballs — 2012-07-12 05:41:51 GMT

I've wondered the same thing, it seems as if there's only crotalus posts in there, and all other pit viper posts are in the viperidae forum

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]]> 2013-01-18T14:12:28+00:00 treyk orange cottonmouths https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1974236

Original post by curtisparker42 — 2012-04-01 00:43:24 GMT

while field herping this past weekend i saw 6 cottonmouths, 1 was what i consider normal coloration, 4 were orange (one juvenile and three mid-sized snakes), 1 full grown (almost three feet) that was a dark rusty red color, i have a few pictures but dont know how to post them on this. Are these colors normal for cottonmouths? ive only ever seen black or tan ones in the wild before, this was in NC by the way

Reply by DocOp — 2012-06-11 02:31:11 GMT

Post a photograph.

Reply by curtisparker42 — 2012-04-26 02:44:11 GMT

i forgot to mention its on the outer banks, there is no red clay

Reply by curtisparker42 — 2012-04-26 02:38:58 GMT

im not so sure that was the case here, even when they were in the water the colors didnt seem to fade, also the patterns were very visible. not to mention i did see one with normal black coloration, i would assume with it being in the same area it would accumulate the same dusting as the rest, i just wish i could post the pictures on here. thank you for your input it is extremely possible that its just dirt, i just like to think there is a small community of these snakes with this color trait, in this area even the eastern king snakes display noticeably different patterns

Reply by DocOp — 2012-04-22 17:31:13 GMT

They appear orange due to dried dirt (either due to clay soils or iron), if you were to rub one with a wet towel the mud would come off and they'd be normal in coloration and pattern. See below for an example:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nclarkii/3148755334/in/photostream/

Reply by curtisparker42 — 2012-04-03 02:46:21 GMT

well i have tried for the past hour to upload the photos without any luck, feel free to look at them on my facebook(Curtis Parker) i actually have one of the pictures as my profile pic, the rest are in the beach trip album, i only got pics of 3 of the 6 i saw and was only to get a few good pics of only one snake because the others were farther in the swamp than i could get

Reply by PHFaust — 2012-04-02 16:28:51 GMT

>>while field herping this past weekend i saw 6 cottonmouths, 1 was what i consider normal coloration, 4 were orange (one juvenile and three mid-sized snakes), 1 full grown (almost three feet) that was a dark rusty red color, i have a few pictures but dont know how to post them on this. Are these colors normal for cottonmouths? ive only ever seen black or tan ones in the wild before, this was in NC by the way

I would love to see the photos

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]]> 2012-06-11T02:31:11+00:00 curtisparker42 Authoritative books on Bothrops? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1972175

Original post by bwaffa — 2012-03-18 04:06:09 GMT

I was hoping someone here could recommend some authoritative works on the taxonomy/life history/etc. of genus Bothrops. Thank you!

Brad
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]]> 2012-03-18T04:06:09+00:00 bwaffa Diamondback Rattlesnake question https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1970520

Original post by MissHisssss — 2012-03-05 21:03:36 GMT

I was flipping through the channels and came upon a show on Animal Planet where these people were catching Rattlesnakes in Texas to sell, stuff, kill, eat, use, etc. I can't understand how Animal Planet can promote such a show ... but the people catching them tried to make it seem ok because they were only keeping the males. They said they could tell the males from females by how many bands they have on their tails. Is this true or was it only bull and the real reason he threw back the one he used as an example was too small/young and wouldn't fetch as high of a price. I say this because I didn't see any of the other people who were catching them throw any back. Then too, I've never heard of sexing snakes in this way.

Reply by webskipper — 2012-07-30 17:51:50 GMT

Did the show seem to promote this behavior or shed light on it?

I've never heard of sexing rattlers this way and prefer to use tail shape rather than color as the initial method. Then use tools if there really is doubt.

Idiots like this guys are speeding up evolution 10x by killing the noisy rattlers.

Only the quiet ones will be left to breed and give birth to more quiet ones.

Eventually, well get a rattler that's just like its tropical cousin, no rattles same snake.

No warning.
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]]> 2012-07-30T17:51:50+00:00 MissHisssss Tanzanian Puff Adder https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1969056

Original post by horridumangeli — 2012-02-26 08:16:04 GMT

My male Tanzanian Bitis arietans I also have a female from the same local.
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Reply by PHFaust — 2012-02-26 15:09:43 GMT

>>larger photo
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>>HorridumAngeli's Heloderma Web site

Hey Steve! Does the female have a lot more of the pinks? I am assuming that is her in the backgroun.
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larger photo
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]]> 2012-02-26T15:09:43+00:00 horridumangeli VIRGINIA – Exotics Ban Imminent!!! https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1964356

Original post by PythonEugenics — 2012-01-25 18:50:36 GMT

Senate Bill #477 and House Bill #1242 in Virginia are going to take away your right to own pythons and venomous species, unless you make your voice heard, NOW!!! This legislation would ban almost all species of large python/venomous reptiles, along with a vast array of other exotic animals, and make it very complicated to keep if you already own them. Euthanasia is going to likely be the result for many thousands of private specimens/educational animals/exhibition displays, unless we fight this. Even if this doesn’t appear to impact your collection or business, with the recent track record on legislation, it’s only a matter of time before it snow-balls into future bans that do affect your collection, or impact you financially.

If you don’t live in Virginia, but have ever done business with someone here, this affects you too, as your businesses have contributed to our economy, so make a call. If our way of life is to survive, Virginians, and enthusiast everywhere must fight this as a unified front. Contact your state representative immediately (contact info below) and make sure they know you oppose this legislation passing, but please stick to these guidelines that will give you a positive result:

1. Be clear that you DO NOT want Senate Bill #477 or HB#1242 to be passed into law.
2. If you are going to write, send a personalized hand written letter, preferably 1 page.
3. Stay Positive, an angry message will get the opposite result of what you hope to achieve.
4. Address that you are a taxpayer and voter, and this will be the issue that determines your vote, and the votes of many you know in the next election: friends, family, customers
5. “I’m sure you weren’t aware” statement. (i.e.: Impact on education, jobs)
6. “We want to work with you” statements. (i.e.: data analysis, research, study, towards responsible ownership)
7. Be respectful !!!

Don’t just send an email into the abyss. Write, call, fax, and if you really feel strongly about it, put on a tie go to the committee representative’s office at the General Assembly building in Richmond and voice your opposition in person. Maybe I’ll see you there.

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Delegate Beverly J. Sherwood (Chair)
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Phone: (804) 698-1029
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Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr.
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Phone: (804) 698-1065
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Delegate Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
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Delegate Robert D. Orrock, Sr.
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Delegate Edward T. Scott (Vice Chair)
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Phone: (804) 698-1030
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Delegate Robert G. Marshall
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Phone: (804) 698-1013
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Delegate Charles D. Poindexter
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Phone: (804) 698-1009
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Delegate Brenda L. Pogge
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Delegate Barry D. Knight
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Phone: (804) 698-1081
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Delegate James E. Edmunds, II
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Delegate Tony O. Wilt
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Phone: (804) 698-1026
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Delegate James W. (Will) Morefield
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Phone: (804) 698-1003
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Delegate Michael J. Webert
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Phone: (804) 698-1018
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Delegate Margaret B. Ransone
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Phone: (804) 698-1099
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Delegate C. Matthew Fariss
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Delegate Kenneth R. Plum
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Phone: (804) 698-1036
Fax: (804) 698-6736
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Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr
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Phone: (804) 698-1000
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Delegate David L. Bulova
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Phone: (804) 698-1037
Fax: (804) 698-6737
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Delegate Mark D. Sickles
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Phone: (804) 698-1043
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Delegate David L. Englin
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Delegate Matthew James
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]]> 2012-01-25T18:50:36+00:00 PythonEugenics Eyelash Viper info? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1963018

Original post by shedyourfears — 2012-01-17 22:50:38 GMT

I have been doing quite a bit of research on eyelash vipers.

Pretty much everything I've read has been contradicted by something else I have read. Because of this, I would like to get some advice from people that have kept these snakes.

Firstly, what sorts of caging is most recommended?
I keep all of my current snakes in Vision cages and I have a false bottom exo terra terrarium with live plants, fish, frogs, etc.

I have read that the exo-terras are not a good choice because of the gaps in the doors and the mesh tops.

Could eyelash vipers be kept in some sort of false bottom set up? Would there be too much water in such a set up, what is the likelihood of them drowning?

What sorts of plants would be most recommended? I know pothos is a staple, but what about different kinds of bromeliads?

If possible, I would prefer to keep these snakes in a naturalistic, live planted enclosure, despite the increase in maintainance and carefulness.

How would you rate them as far as ease of care?

I know that they are venomous and should not be taken lightly. They are potentially deadly, although it seems that death is fairly uncommon.

What are some things that I absolutely should know?

Thanks so much,
Jessica

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Original post by Joeycoco98 — 2011-12-16 22:24:02 GMT

Hello forum members,

For some time now I have been pondering keeping a venomous snake. I have always been taken by copperheads and have considered getting one for many years. I am not fascinated with hots are anything like that,I just really think copperheads are beautiful snakes. If I were to get a hot would a copperhead be an acceptable choice? If not,then i will avoid hots all together.

Thanks for any input.
Miller
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]]> 2011-12-16T22:24:02+00:00 Joeycoco98 my new painting. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1955210

Original post by gaboonviper615 — 2011-11-21 22:22:45 GMT

i was looking at vosstattoos paintings and thought they were incredible. i especially liked the bush viper. so i thought i would put up my latest painting. its a copperhead being milked. just thought id share.

Reply by viper9 — 2011-12-01 16:48:56 GMT

Very nice work. Looks cool
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]]> 2011-12-01T16:48:56+00:00 gaboonviper615 Cerastes cerastes https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1952678

Original post by naja-naja — 2011-11-06 04:09:07 GMT

I have a pair of adult cerastes im having a hard time getting to eat... Was told they where taking hoppers and i have had no luck and now the female is getting a little skinny.. They are housed together in a 75 with 6 inches of sand the hot side is at 98 degrees and cool side at 73. Any help would be grate even if i have to use lizards just dont know what all i should try.
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]]> 2011-11-06T04:09:07+00:00 naja-naja Another Scammer https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1948681

Original post by sflaskamp — 2011-10-07 00:48:10 GMT

I recently did a trade with a guy by the name of Brian Lee McGuire, from Chesapeake Virginia. He contacted me in response to an ad i placed here on kingsnake for some atrox. He purchased a pair of the atrox and paid for those up front. I asked him if he was interesed in some viridis and he told me about his gravid blacktail and how he could not keep all of the babies. Long story short, we agreed on a trade for a 1.1 pair of viridis for how ever many babies his blacktail dropped. The last email i got from the guy said he was going to ship last sunday 10-2-2011. He has since changed his email, telephone number and who know what else. As far as i am concerned he is a thief, and his name will be remembered. I was informed by my local states attorney that since i had copies of all the emails between us that i can file criminal charges against him for fraud, so i did so today.
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