does anyone in victoria or houston(or close to there) work with either the w or e gaboon viper? they are my passion and have been ever since i was little (i am 20 now) and want to handle them and experiance them but with a pro. please let me know, i would really appreciate it... thanks
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tx, gaboons
gingerfish
Apr 16, 2006 12:49 AM
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gingerfish
Apr 16, 2006 12:50 AM
i forgot to mention this is in texas
TimCole
Apr 18, 2006 10:58 AM
When you say "handle them" I hope you are refering to the act of "keeping them" and not actually handling them?
Finding a mentor is an excellant idea. Have you kept hots before?
Several things to be aware of BEFORE you aquire a gaboon.
Where is the nearest supply of antivenin?
Baby gaboons usually do not drink froma water bowl, so they need to be placed in a shallow container of water a couple times a week while they are juveniles.
Don't let their laid back demeanor fool you! They are very capable of doing a 180' spin to bite.
Good luck and put safety first.
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