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RE: Gaboon Viper

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Posted by: markg at Wed Oct 12 17:47:28 2011  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]  
   

Can't argue the beauty and the overall enthusiasm for this species.

IMO, these are big animals when talking venomous. A slip-up with a big Gaboon can be real trouble. I'm not being negative, just darn realistic. I would consider that for sure, as there are some outstanding venomous snakes out there that are considerably smaller and far more survivable if bitten.
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Antaresia maculosa
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"Pythons the size of kingsnakes and with slower metabolisms"

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