Until my response to Ian just now, I noticed I was scientifically referring to Copperheads with simply Agkistrodon, or perhaps Agkistrodon sp(p)., as though they're the only members of the genus. I am well aware they share the genus with Cottommouths/Water Moccasins: A. piscivorus (sspp.) and Cantils: A. bilineatus (sspp.), just so everyone knows I'm up on my taxonomy, heh.

Thanks,
Timothy

>>Hello All,
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>>I am interested in finally starting with hots after keeping snakes for 19-plus* years (since 11/21/91 when I obtained an 0.0.1 Opheodrys aestivus as my first snake) and specializing in opisthoglyphous snakes for 10-plus years (since 1/5/01 when I obtained a 1.0 Chrysopelea ornata ssp. as my first opisthoglyph). I have mainly focused on the genera of Ahaetulla, Boiga, and Chrysopelea and have had great success.
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>>Now, despite what the subject title might imply, it's not like I haven't researched this inquiry already (in preparation), but it's been a while - my last spontaneous desire to 'move up' was a few years ago. Thus, I would like to hear a few good choices of hots that are good for a beginning hot keeper to start with. Sure, I could think Copperheads or Wagler's Viper because they're not fatal, but I know many believe disposition/demeanor/aggressiveness outweighs venom potency, and I know Copperheads are generally ill-tempered...right?
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>>Any and all input will be greatly appreciated, and feel free to tack on a few care tips and important notes of the species You suggest if You don't mind, please, thanks.
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>>Sincerely,
>>Timothy
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>>*Kingsnake doesn't let You use signs?? Haha...
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>>T.J. Gould


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T.J. Gould

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