False water cobra?

[mischevious21]

It's been awhile since Ive had time to get on here, but now I have some free time and a question so here it goes. I was offerd a snake called a false water cobra, but I can't find any information on it.. On one site it did say they were venomous, but it wasnt a very reliable site and rather it is or not I cant find any info on how to care for it.. Though if it is venomous I probably will decline on the offer lol. Any info?

[mooingtricycle]

They are similar in essence to Hognose. They are rear fanged, and are Mildly venomous. I think it would be the same thing as, some people react to the venom, while others do not. ( but im no expert on them by any means)

Wes Pollock (Willomn) here breeds them, and i believe was bitten by one and posted about having a slight reaction to one. ( if im not mistaken anyway) maybe he will chime in with better info than my own.

They get big, and are active. Something to be aware of if its something you are interested in.

[gothkenny]

I'm by NO means an expert, but I thought Hognose snakes just had a bacteria, not an actual venom of sorts. Who knows, I'm probably insane.

[wilomn]

They are venomous. The delivery system makes envenomation unlikely. The venom, for me, cause some swelling and localized pain. The pain was not bad, like a really good sunburn and only lasted a few hours. The swelling was gone totally in about 3 days.

They are one of the most interesting snakes you'll ever keep.

[RichardA]

They are closer to a Madagascan Hognose bite then a North American.

They are very aggressive feeders and that is when most bites and escapes occure. Pretty cool snakes though. Get to a good size and need a few special requirements but not too bad. I will try to dig up a good care sheet on em later, gotta hed to work.....

[Lucas339]

GET IT!!! those are one of my favorites and i hope to have one in the future! they are very active and are fun to hold. a friend of mine has one and its temperment is great! seems to be an easy species to care for.