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Anyone in here have a Rhino Gaboons? I think they are awesome looking animals very beautiful. Are their glands removeable to get rid of the poison

There are several threads about venomoids at the top of the venomous forum. If you have specific questions about Bitis or venomoids someone there should be able to help you.

It is interesting how similar gaboons are to short-tailed pythons though, at least in appearances.

I agree with you that gaboon vipers, rhino vipers and gaboon/rhino crosses are among the most magnificent looking and impressive snakes in the world. However as with any venomous snake owning one comes with incredible responsibility.

To be frank anyone can buy a venomous snake. However not everyone should. Before you purchase a venomous snake (especially one such as a gaboon viper posessing 2 inch fangs and extremely potent venom) you must be aware of all the factors you will have to deal with. These are by no means starter snakes and unless you can take the required precautions I strongly suggest that you reconsider.

As for the surgical removal of venom glands you will find many differing opinions on the subject. As for my own opinion I will remain neutral here but let me state a few things regarding the procedure before you consider it.
1. The animal may die during surgery (anesthesia is always risky in ANY type of surgery).
2. Very Very few veterinarians are familiar with the procedure
3. Very few veterinarians are familiar with exotics (particulary venomous snakes).
4. The procedure is not always sucessful and venomoid snakes should always be treated with the same precautions as in tact specimens.
5. The snake may suffer permanent scarring or disfiguration.

Also:
Remember, purchasing a venomoid (devenomized)snake over an intact snake is not a guarantee that you will not be envenomated.
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the only reason I posted the question here because i feel that this froum is more useful than any other forums because you guys (the regulars) care about these animals and are very straight forwarded and I will always asks for opinions about any other animals on this forum. Gaboons are Beautiful and if the surgery is that fatal then I will leave it be and just be very caution but the problem is that I live in Cali and its forbided to own one unless its native and I dont want native animals. thanks for your time till later