Venomoid animals

Hi i just wanted to see what peoples thoughts were on venomoid animals.

Don't like 'em.

Dumb.

Later, Matt

Dumb x2.

Just as cat declaws, dog vocal chord removal

It's completely irresponsible. The surgery to take out the venom glands on a snake is highly invasive. It's leaves the animal's natural look deformed as well. There was also another post on here that showed a study being done where they attempted to milk four supposedly venomoid snakes. 3 of the 4 produced venom.

The only plus I see with them is for use in training people to work with hots. They may also discourage those who think they are ready, but are not really even close. Getting tagged by a venomoid cobra might make you think twice about that $100 kingsnake purchase when it could mean your life.

I don't like it one bit.

on venomoid inc they say that it doesnt hurt the snake. its done by proffesionals. and they replace implants so it looks normal. is thier exceptions ?

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Originally Posted by kon1

on venomoid inc they say that it doesnt hurt the snake. its done by proffesionals. and they replace implants so it looks normal. is thier exceptions ?

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Exceptions to what?

How the hell do they know if it hurts the snake, its usually under anesthetic. And yes the do replace the "deflated" face with implants.


Edit

Aside from the surgery, most Hots use their venom to start as a digestive process. How detrimental is that inside the belly, I have no idea.

exceptions to it being so harmful i understand its wrong people cutting up snakes in a garage so ppl can have them as pets but if its done by veterinarians and healing is within two days i just dont see how harmful that could be to a snake