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utpike
at Sat Jan 17 22:00:56 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by utpike ]
their "venom" isn't really an issue unless you're a toad. they have a toxic saliva that could irriate you if you get bit, but this depends on the person. some people experience nothing at all. At its worse, you could compare it to a bee sting, slight swelling that goes down in a few hours. They have rear fangs that usually don't come close enough to the skin to catch you. However, you would be hardpressed to get one to bite. they might strike and bluff at you but they almost never open their mouths. Their care is pretty much like any other colubrid, except that they burrow more and don't get nearly as large as say kings or milks. As for the different species, get a western. Easterns can be a pain when it comes to feeding as they usually only take toads. they are also harder to find anyways. Southerns are very rare and cost a small fortune. Mexicans are just like westerns except for slight coloration differences and they cost a little more. If you want to know more go to hognose.com, you can find all you would ever want know there. goodluck
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RE: hognose venom - utpike, Sat Jan 17 22:00:56 2004