Hello. I am seriously thinking of purchasing a venomoid gaboon viper. I have a few questions about venomoids in general. I have researched the procedure and know that the animals are given pain killers and sedated during the surgery and it all sounds like care is taken not to hurt the snake. I'm sure that they are sore for a while, but what are the long term effects of this process? I know that when you de-claw a cat, their paws hurt every time that they attempt to claw something. Does it hurt the snake everytime they try to bite down to inject? Also do venomoid snakes tend to be more aggressive? I know this sounds like a dumb question. I have heard of several venomous (not de-venomized) animals being tamed down, but I was wondering if being de-venomized makes them more likely to bite (even if they aren't venomous, I don't want to be biten by a gaboon!!) I know I'd be bitten quite a few times if I decide to get one, but I don't want it to be every time I go in the tank! Also I know that their venom, not only kills their prey but also begins the digestive process, will a venomoid snake have problems feeding without the pre-digestive poison in it'd prey? Thanx for reading!!
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