The Little Cobra That Could: A Drama

Originally Posted by bfreewally1

I did and I apoligise for the coral snake. Yes the have fron fangs but very small and need to chew to get the venom in.. I have caught a few. They are slow and don`t bite unless you step on them or provoke them

No offence, but excuse me for not taking your word for that, based on some of the other facts you have bestowed upon us..... LOl

Originally Posted by snakewispera snr

No offence, but excuse me for not taking your word for that, based on some of the other facts you have bestowed upon us..... LOl

Actually, corals really are very mellow. I wouldn't really feel comfortable free-handling them (due to the high toxicity of their venom and the lack of anti-venom in the US), but they seem to be very reluctant to bite.

thanks. another thing to remember for those who are interested. All 4 poisonous snakes in the U.S. have eliptical eyes. ( cat eyes) except for the coral snake. If the pupil is round then its non venoumous except for the coral which looks alot like a form of kingsnake except this phrase. Red bordering yellow can kill a fellow, (Coral) and red bordering black can`t hurt Jack. (kingsnake)...

Originally Posted by bfreewally1

thanks. another thing to remember for those who are interested. All 4 poisonous snakes in the U.S. have eliptical eyes. ( cat eyes) except for the coral snake. If the pupil is round then its non venoumous except for the coral which looks alot like a form of kingsnake except this phrase. Red bordering yellow can kill a fellow, (Coral) and red bordering black can`t hurt Jack. (kingsnake)...

Also all 3 vipers have triangle shaped heads and large heat detecting pits on there face.

VENOMOUS. The term is VENOMOUS. Please use the correct terminology if you want us to continue reading to your posts.

Robbie your so precise.. Sorry

Originally Posted by bfreewally1

Robbie your so precise.. Sorry

I prefer my facts to be facts. Sorry I also care enough about this hobby to not want people spewing false information to people who might not know any better. There is a very large difference between venomous and poisonous, and it is our duty as hobbyists to use correct terminology and make ourselves an example for others who might not be quite as educated.

thank you. sorry I messed up.. I already apolized..

robbie don`t be mean. this site is for all of us...We all have our opinions. I didn`t say anything bad..

i think its funny you think that since you have been bit by many of snakes, and even in venomated by a pygmy you seem to be a pro on all things poisonous (venomous). not to discredit that you havent been bit by all of them. i also have been bit by a fair share of snakes, and even garters. i do know they are venomous and also poisonous. but it would take someone with a allergy or other to get a reaction. just because its not lethal, or part of the pit viper family doesnt mean its not venomous.