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1) who is a good breeder of them?
2)what cages size would i need?
3)what would be better cage home made or like a vision cage?
4)what sex should i get male or female which is more agressive?
5)is there a certain type to get?

this would be my fist hot!(not getting now when i get older i just want to know that way if there not good i can look at more hots!

thanks a lot tom
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tom

1.1 bearded dragons
1.0 black rough neck monitor
0.1 ball python
1.0 black lab
0.1 dal. terrior

NEXT reptile is gunna be one of the following!
1.0 columbian red-tail boa(pastel)

im making hat that says for the narbc show in pa
NARBC 2005!
HERPS RULE!
(MAYBE WITH BDKING15 UNDER THAT)COPYRIGHT BY (BDKING15)

Alright, I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but I have something to say.

You've got the same post in just about every snake forum on this site. All the other ones say that you're going to upstate NY this summer and you're planning on catching and keeping all kinds of snakes for the summer (at least). I'm against keeping WC snakes to begin with so that's just my personal opinion and I don't expect anybody to care what I think. Back in the hognose forum, you wanted to know if a hognose capture would count as your "first venomous catch" so you could move onto real hots.

If you're planning on keeping a copperhead, you're an idiot. I'm sorry, but that is one of the most irresponsible things I've ever heard in my life. First of all, you're only 15, and more importantly, you only have one snake. A copperhead is a hell of a lot different than a ball python.

And while I'm on the topic, I saw your post in the water snake forum too. Two things: first, they look similar to copperheads if you're not real familiar with them (which I'd say you're not because you asked what they looked like and how big they got), so if you're going to catch one, just be sure it's a water snake before you grab it. Second, they have anticoagulants in their saliva and are agressive. If you catch an adult or a decent sized juvenile, you're probably going to get bit. If it latches on, it'll turn your hands into hamburger.

But leave the copperheads to these guys.

15 is far too young; 18 in my opinion is still too young. A 15 year old lacks maturity (just a natural stage of development proven by scientific evidence). Additionally, research has proven that the brain and problem solving and emotional control abilities of the brain of young folks are not fully developed until a person is 21 years of age. So, in short, leave the hot stuff alone for a while and gain the necessary experience in working with non venomous species. Master the technique of using a snake hook, not only for picking up snakes but more importantly, for opening cages, lids, etc. Learn how to use the various tools you will need when working with venomous species. For the sake of adult and responsible hobbists, wait a while before you jump into this.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

>>Alright, I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but I have something to say.
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>>You've got the same post in just about every snake forum on this site. All the other ones say that you're going to upstate NY this summer and you're planning on catching and keeping all kinds of snakes for the summer (at least). I'm against keeping WC snakes to begin with so that's just my personal opinion and I don't expect anybody to care what I think. Back in the hognose forum, you wanted to know if a hognose capture would count as your "first venomous catch" so you could move onto real hots.
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>>If you're planning on keeping a copperhead, you're an idiot. I'm sorry, but that is one of the most irresponsible things I've ever heard in my life. First of all, you're only 15, and more importantly, you only have one snake. A copperhead is a hell of a lot different than a ball python.
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>>And while I'm on the topic, I saw your post in the water snake forum too. Two things: first, they look similar to copperheads if you're not real familiar with them (which I'd say you're not because you asked what they looked like and how big they got), so if you're going to catch one, just be sure it's a water snake before you grab it. Second, they have anticoagulants in their saliva and are agressive. If you catch an adult or a decent sized juvenile, you're probably going to get bit. If it latches on, it'll turn your hands into hamburger.
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>>But leave the copperheads to these guys.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

im not getting a copperhead now! im planing getting one when i get older and more experience, i was just wondering on the hog bc it had fangs, i not catching a copperhead and keeping it i just want some pics and i might plan on getting one when im older like 30-40,

sorry for any misunderstandings.

tom
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tom

1.1 bearded dragons
1.0 black rough neck monitor
0.1 ball python
1.0 black lab
0.1 dal. terrior

NEXT reptile is gunna be one of the following!
1.0 columbian red-tail boa(pastel)

im making hat that says for the narbc show in pa
NARBC 2005!
HERPS RULE!
(MAYBE WITH BDKING15 UNDER THAT)COPYRIGHT BY (BDKING15)

First of all I am by far no venomous expert. But I am an expert when it comes to 15 year olds, being a teacher. You should no way even think about avenomous snake. If you get bit and live you will most likely loose a finger or something. Try meeting a girl in high school or college. Most girls do not dig guys with missing fingers. (No offense if your already missing them).