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    cobra question?

    hey all you hot owners. im a bp guy myself but i always look at the hot pics. you guy have i love the cobras and the yellow tiger ( i think thats the name) but n-e-ways how did yall get into the hots and is there a handling class or special ways you have learned not to get bit? also do you all take them out and mess with them or are the just sho pieces?
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    Re: cobra question?

    i guess nobody likes to help new comers get into this type of snake but remember everyone had to ask ques. at first
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    Re: cobra question?

    I learned by working at the Bronx zoo, a lot of people volunteer for zoo's or help other keepers so they learn how to handle the snakes with out getting bit. That being said, I have worked with them in controlled settings for medical reasons and general husbandry, I think they are beautiful animals who deserve a lot of respect. I personally don’t feel that they should be kept as pets (I don’t judge people who have them) they are a very dangerous animals and If you do get into make sure you are learning from people who know what they are doing.

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    Re: cobra question?

    people who keep venomous snakes don't take them out to mess with them, you only take them out when you have to. i started off with rear fanged snakes and then worked up to the stuff like cobras. i wouldnt recommend a cobra as a first venomous snake. find someone near you that works with venomous snakes already they can show you how to handle them.

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    Re: cobra question?

    ok thank you all i didn't mean to get smart but i never get answered on this question. I just love the way the cobras look but i will contact my local zoo and find local in virginia b/c ive just found out that we dont need a permit im not looking for one right now just wanted to know how to get the proper training for the future
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    Re: cobra question?

    When i got my first albino monocled cobra i watched videos and talked to some ppl to get the most i could. But you can never really learn form watching as its a diff situation facing the snake.


    Experience and being cautions and NEVER USE HANDS EVER. I always had 2 hooks at all times and was never held for no reason but to clean the cage.

    Their a species you admire but never forget they are dangerous. When ever i had to take my lil guy out i always had someone over encase something went wrong, which never did. Just keep in mind you can only learn so much, but first hand is your best friend

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