Gail's garter - the snake kind silly.

[EasternGirl]

Holy cannoli! That black mamba is punk rock! They are illegal to keep in the U.S.? That would def be one I would want if I was keeping hots. I so have to get a book on venomous snakes.

[kueluck]

She ate a few bites of worm/salmon on Sun, and one bite of worm on Mon. I tried the same routine last night and this morning but nothing was eaten. I know I don't need to worry, but because she is so small and young I do.

The same thing happens with 1 of my babies, she grabs a live/dead guppy in her mouth and then drops it. I came to the conclusion that she does not like being fed in a different enclosure such as a feeding tank. So i have been leaving live guppies in a water dish in her enclosure over night and when I check in the morning they're all gone. I'm guessing the babies in this situation get overly stressed when taken out of their enclosures, also keep in mind that your baby is new and still adjusting to its new home =]

[mikem]

Gail, she might not be hungry right now. Give her a couple days and try again.
Marnie, it depends on state and local laws. I see them for sale occasionally at reptile shows.

[Steveo]

I believe most states require a permit for hots and also a permit to ship them over state lines. I have also heard that some shipping companies won't move them if you tell them they're hot.

I occasionally browse them on kingsnake. I've always liked the look of copperheads but it just doesn't seem to be worth the risk and extra expense.

[ConcinusMan]

Holy cannoli! That black mamba is punk rock! They are illegal to keep in the U.S.?

This guy keeps them, along with a myriad of other hots. If you're into hots, then follow this guy on youtube. You'll get your fill.

[kueluck]

I had no choice........it was an offer NO ONE would refuse.

So...someone else has gone over her personal limit...hmmmm? Lol... I love the hammock in the enclosure. Cee Cee also comes out of her tank for feeding...must be an eastern thing.... Cleo looks good and I like the new additions.

What is a black mamba?

[ConcinusMan]

What is a black mamba?

A very effective way to commit suicide fast.

"Its poison is neuro-toxic. Unlike most poisonous snakes where the venom travels slowly through the blood stream, allowing a victim time to get treatment and to isolate the poison using a tourniquet, the black mamba's poison goes straight for the nerves, attacking the central nervous system and shutting down major organs. Twenty minutes after being bitten you may be lose the ability to talk. After one hour you're probably comatose, and by six hours, without an antidote, you are dead."

Sometimes it just floors me the way that viperkeeper handles both black and green mambas. It's like he has a death wish. Sometimes he doesn't even use a hook but instead simply grabs them by the tail and slings them around.

[mikem]

I do enjoy his videos quite a bit, but I don't necessarily agree with everything he does.

[ConcinusMan]

Yeah, same here. The first thing that comes to mind is...

keeping those snakes in the first place.

[kueluck]

The little one (I really need to pick a name) ate like a champ last night, so I guess that means they eat only when they are hunger? This means Zena is hungry 24/7. She is kinda like the garbage disposal, what the others don't eat she will......I guess I really need to stop this, she's up to 112 g. Which brings me to the question, what is a healthy weight? Also Cleo is growing and doing great. She completed her shed this morning, which makes it 23 days since her last shed. She's also gained 4 grams since then so I'm guessing this is the norm? Which makes sense since she is outgrowing her skin.....(rambling). So the reason for the post is all is well in the Hill House on the snake side......and all the other sides and corners too.
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