venomous snakes

[big J]

Does anybody out there keep venomous snakes I've been looking at copperheads and they are extremely beautiful and don't get extremely big I would love to see some pics and any info on NC law and legislation on keeping hot snakes would be appreciated

[Sid]

Originally Posted by big J

Does anybody out there keep venomous snakes I've been looking at copperheads and they are extremely beautiful and don't get extremely big I would love to see some pics and any info on NC law and legislation on keeping hot snakes would be appreciated

I don't keep venomus, but here's a photo of an adult from SC. As far as legistation in NC, check with your local DNR office. They can tell you the reg's there.

[ssssnakeluvr]

I have kept an eastern massassauga rattler and a number of gt basin rattlers, however, since moving to Utah, that has stopped. they don't allow venomous to be kept as pets here...very strict....

[big J]

thanks for the pic that is a beautiful copperhead. These guys have live babies also but you can only breed the female every other year. I have found some interesting facts and videos on these guys. I will post the links in a bit thanks again

[adamanteus]

Copperheads are a superb choice as a first venomous snake. All North American pit-vipers (in fact most in the world) are live bearing, rather than egg layers. You'll find the more southerly occurring sub-species can be bred every year in captivity.

[flakgunner]

hey,
Not any more!!not since the State found out and took everything ,including my non-poisonous,(they just don't have a sense of humor).
3 Water Moccasins (one was 5 ft.),6 1/2 ft. Cranbrake ,3 Western Diamondbacks (one was 7 ft.,which I caught when it was 2 ft.,I was told it had got sent to China,for trade),Pygmy,Side-winder(baby),Mojave (baby), this was back in the early 80's,never do it again,whew!court costs,fines,court supervision for a year,Ouch!it's not worth!!You can't hold them,you can't tell anyone about them,it's best that you leave them out in the wild or for the zoo's.

Joe

[adamanteus]

That's bad news, Joe. Here in the UK it is quite legal to keep venomous species as long as you hold the relevant licences. I have had innumerable venomous species over the years, some make rewarding captives, other don't. They're certainly not worth breaking the law for!

[salzar]

okay O MY we use to live in OKLA. there were some of the biggest rattlers and water snakes there . we use to swim in a pond with the mocasins very scarry and dumb, but so cool too.... yea I know.. but we were never affraid of them .
but to keep them, seems to wild of a thought for me.
you know with the kids and all. heeeee heeeee
good night ..
michelle

[Garter_man9986]

i have a few broad banded coppers for sale if you want pics pm me

[big J]

I would love to see some pics of the broad banded copperheads but as for now I don't have the permit to keep venomous reptiles in NC thanks for offering though