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mystimel
at Tue Oct 31 08:33:25 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by mystimel ]
Indeed! The only time you'll get bit is during feeding response because hogs don't really strike in self defense. They'd rather play dead!
I'll add to that by saying, if you do get bit, you'd probably have to let it chew on you for it to get it's fangs in,(as they're rear fanged). And also, if you did let it get you with its fangs your arm would swell for a while. It wouldn't leave any lasting damage and they say it's not painful. Google "hognose bite" You'll only find a few cases.
Anyhow, what I'm trying to say is it's not so bad if it happens, and it won't happen so long as you handle your snake with clean hands, feed them in a seperate container, and keep your hands away during feeding time. You're probably more likely to be bitten by a different type of snake honestly, only because other snakes, bite when they are feeling pissy. If you do get bit by a hog, you probably deserved it.

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