do you have any experience with venomous snakes? do you have access to antivenom? do you have access to a secure cage to keep that venomous snake from escaping? Do you have a set of appropriate sized hooks? Do you have a set of snake tongs? Do you have a set of snake tubes of various lengths and sizes in case you have to medicate at home? is there a competent reptile vet in you area that is willing to service your venomous collection? is it legal in your area and if so do you have all the required permits? have you thought about the fact that if you are bitten by this rhino viper you could recieve a very bad envenomation resulting in serious bodily injury and even death? what if this thing gets out and bites your girlfriend?



i dont mean to sound like a jack@$$ but these are all very important questions you have to ask yourself before you purchase a venomous reptile, if there is a keeper near you with venomous experience i would recommend sitting in on a few of his handling sessions then participating



RAS

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• i want a rhino, have a question? - themntl1, Wed Dec 10 10:09:12 2003
• RE: i want a rhino, have a question? - wingert, Wed Dec 10 12:17:39 2003
• RE: i want a rhino, have a question? - themntl1, Wed Dec 10 13:08:15 2003
• RE: i want a rhino, have a question? - MsTT, Wed Dec 10 17:48:03 2003
• before we consider husbandry issues or veterinary issues.... - RAS, Wed Dec 10 19:33:51 2003
• RE: before we consider husbandry issues or veterinary issues.... - wingert, Wed Dec 10 20:38:10 2003
• Antivenom - RAS, Wed Dec 10 21:16:32 2003
• RE: before we consider husbandry issues or veterinary issues.... - themntl1, Wed Dec 10 21:25:07 2003
• Those are all good points. - MsTT, Wed Dec 10 23:08:59 2003