Checkerbelly
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I went to a reptile show recently and noticed some really cool royal diadem rat snakes. I didn't know what they were at the time, but thought they were really cool. The guy had a few adults for sale. I asked him what they are and if they're very handleable. Before he handed a squirmy one to me I asked if they're rear-fanged or anything. He said no. I held a flighty 3 or 4 footer for a bit and took some chances at getting bit while putting it back in the container.
So now I read up on them and find out that they're rear-fanged and mildly venomous. Says they're not harmful to humans, but still. I explicitly asked him and he said no. I realize I was negligent too, but sheesh. Just makes me mad.
So now I read up on them and find out that they're rear-fanged and mildly venomous. Says they're not harmful to humans, but still. I explicitly asked him and he said no. I realize I was negligent too, but sheesh. Just makes me mad.