The most impractical snake?

[bitsy]

I think it's very wise to undertsand your own limitations, but not such a good idea to map them onto other people.

This is how blanket bans on keeping particular kinds of reptile come about. Once this mindset becomes the norm, then the situation can escalate.

 

[VickyChaiTea]

I have a habit of asking myself "What's the worst that could happen?" When going into a new situation...new pet, new home, whatever. If I can't live with the worst that could happen, I re-think my decision.

Thus, I wouldn't want to own a large parrot (As much as I adore them) after seeing one of my customers at the pet store I worked in who had to let her face heal up a bit before she could have plastic surgery to repair the damage her Amazon did to her when he got cranky and tore a chunk of muscle out of her face.

Also, I wouldn't want to own one of the giants because if the worst DID happen (Not that I think it would, I'm very careful with everyone here, and I would be doubly so with a big guy), I would be devastated by the consequences of my own error. I don't see that as fear-mongering as much as recognizing my own limitations as a keeper.

That parrot face biting thing is easily avoided... don't let a big bird on your shoulder. I never recommend it, simply because bird can redirect aggression and fear. Plus, birds don't NEED to be on peoples shoulders so it's an easy thing to avoid.

 

[ceduke]

That parrot face biting thing is easily avoided... don't let a big bird on your shoulder. I never recommend it, simply because bird can redirect aggression and fear. Plus, birds don't NEED to be on peoples shoulders so it's an easy thing to avoid.

He wasn't allowed on her shoulder but he was fully flighted, which I know is its own can of worms. I agree completely about shoulders though, I never even let my parrotlet up there.

 

[Calift]

I'm NOT ruling out a Gila Monster though... although getting one the "proper way" would probably require a lot of hoop jumping.

PLEASEEEE don't get one from the wild! So bad for their populations...

 

[WingedSweetheart]

I wasn't saying I wouldn't own the pythons that I want because of any fear of the animal. I know some will be nicer than others. It's just the kind of pythons that I want cost a lot of money and that is the impractical part for me as for right now I do not make a lot of money. I only get around $700 a month and most of that is spent on the animals I already have plus my personal care. But on down the road if I ever got to making more money then I would most likely get one of these snakes. I also want a Savannah cat which also cost an arm and a leg if you get a first or even second generation. If I had that kind of money I would get a car first as I do not have one of my own.

 

[Teddy Roosevelt]

PLEASEEEE don't get one from the wild! So bad for their populations...

Gilas aren't quite in the state of ecological despair people think they are. However I can't think of anywhere in the US where it would be legal to collect one from the wild. On that note, outside of AZ, it's relatively easy to get a permit to own one and zoos and wildlife rescues often pawn them off on such people.

 

[WingedSweetheart]

Wow, that blue coral is beautiful!! How about a blue Pacific Garter? They might be native where you are and I don't know what they look like as adults, but they are pretty as babies.

I don't know but the garters and ribbon snakes I see around here aren't blue. The garters are usually green or yellow and black and the ribbons are mostly yellow and black. I've seen some that looked kinda red or brown too. Lot of people mistake them for garters. So I'd have to buy one if I wanted a blue one.

 

[tricksterpup]

I don't know but the garters and ribbon snakes I see around here aren't blue. The garters are usually green or yellow and black and the ribbons are mostly yellow and black. I've seen some that looked kinda red or brown too. Lot of people mistake them for garters. So I'd have to buy one if I wanted a blue one.

Blue Garters are not in your locality. They are in the Upper Northwest, the Sound Puget Garter or the Florida Blue stripe Garters - Thamnophis sirtalis similis

 

[SNAFU]

Going back to the original thread title- Gaboon viper. I think these are the most beautifully patterned looking hots, but I would never keep one of these big jug headed killers at my home.
....not right now anyway!:dgrin:

 

[WingedSweetheart]

Going back to the original thread title- Gaboon viper. I think these are the most beautifully patterned looking hots, but I would never keep one of these big jug headed killers at my home.
....not right now anyway!:dgrin:

Wow I didn't know what that was and googled it. I had no idea there were vipers that could get so huge!

 

[The_Thunderer]

PLEASEEEE don't get one from the wild! So bad for their populations...

I wouldn't just go out and collect one... I know all about their scarcity. The problem is that there used to be MANY on our property... but we haven't seen one in the 6 years I've lived here. No... I "toy" with the idea of owning one of these fabulous creatures, but know that the reality is, in AZ (as someone correctly stated), I'll probably never get to have one.

 

[Kokopelli]

I also think people over think situations from hearsay, and decide their limitations based on imagination.
Having been around nearly all the snakes mentioned in this thread I know what most of them are capable of. And watching people who are comfortable working these animals puts it into perspective. I'm not suggesting for one minute that everyone should try and handle a cobra, but with the right tuition it's not as bad or impossible as you first think.

I don't think it's impossible, but the risk is severe... and I do believe that it's the minority, rather than the majority, who can handle these animals properly.Seeing an expert working can be misleading, because they can leave the impression that complicated things are actually easy

 

[diamondlil]

I love watching film of the beautiful Zebra cobra (Naja nigricollis nigricincta) but I would never have the confidence in my own abilities to own one.

 

[medusacoils]

Obviously we're all here for our love of corns and I'm sure we all own many other species of snakes/reptiles. What I've been wondering is, if you could, what is the most impractical snake(s) or other reptileyou wish you could own but know there's just no good reason to? Being a self proclaimed rattlesnake nut I would have to say a nice Neotropical rattler(crotalus durissus), or a nice purple Humantlan (crotalus scutalatus salvini).. or maybe a Red Pygmy.. (sistrurus miliarius).. Hmm.. so many choices.. Anyone else wanna bite on this?

I would own "Godzilla". The little baby one. I would love him and hug him and name him George! :sidestep:

Wayne

 

[Nanci]

Wow I didn't know what that was and googled it. I had no idea there were vipers that could get so huge!

Look at Gabby!!

 

[snakewispera snr]

I don't think it's impossible, but the risk is severe... and I do believe that it's the minority, rather than the majority, who can handle these animals properly.Seeing an expert working can be misleading, because they can leave the impression that complicated things are actually easy

Orem. No one is born an expert. They were newbs once as well.

 

[Nanci]

I've been watching David Weathers on Wild Boyz. He makes handling venomous snakes look easy. I mean, he can just pick up a rattlesnake. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1575255535981832173#

 

[Kokopelli]

Orem. No one is born an expert. They were newbs once as well.

There I have to disagree. In my opinion, not ANYONE can or should keep large constrictors, no matter how much they practice and how much experience they gain.
As far as I am concerned, there are very few people who have the ability, physical strength, discipline(to handle only with other people present) to keep large constrictors.

Your opinion states that if you want to do it, and earn experience/learn, than anyone can do it. I disagree.

 

[snakewispera snr]

There I have to disagree. In my opinion, not ANYONE can or should keep large constrictors, no matter how much they practice and how much experience they gain.
As far as I am concerned, there are very few people who have the ability, physical strength, discipline(to handle only with other people present) to keep large constrictors.

Your opinion states that if you want to do it, and earn experience/learn, than anyone can do it. I disagree.

I thought that's how it works. You learn, gain experience and you are an experienced knowledgable keeper.

 

[Nanci]

I think Oren means that no matter how much you want to be able to do something well, not everyone is equally gifted. You can't buy talent.