Are False Water Cobras venomous ?

[Skiploder]

Yes, death is definitely a possability. Just like with Bee stings.

Now I am not saying a bite is like an elapid or anthing, but there's always a risk.

Like I said I am no expert, but anaphylaxis is real with any sort of venom. So I am sure to treat mine with a lot of respect.

X2. Anaphylaxis is a possibility with anything, it just depends on the person. Someone allergic to dogs could be in the same vicinity as one and set it off, just depends on the severity of the allergy and differs from individual to individual, and can even become worse over time with more exposures. So yes, death is always a possibility, but to be honest, every time someone is exposed to something new there's always a risk.

Bull Ship.

The risk of having an allergic reaction to something you've never been exposed to before is diddly over squat.

Since you are not an expert, here's a quote from an expert that will set the record straight on this fairy tail:

"Snake venom allergies are actually quite rare. The most common cases are to venom lab staff who work around powdered venom without sealing off the eyes with clear swim goggles and the mouth and nose with a particulate filter (NOT a surgical mask, they are useless for this purpose). People who keep spittting cobras are also at risk of developing an allergy from venom drying in the cage. Allergies to colubrid snakes are not going to happen. Most people use this statement 'its not going to affect you unless you have an allergy' when talking about many rear-fanged snakes. The first part is true enough but the allergy angle is a bit of a non-sequiter since it is extremely unlikely to occur unless you start working around a few grams of Boiga venom for example. "

That quote is from Dr. Brian Fry, one of the most prominent experts on venomous reptiles in the world.

Sarin, I realize that you just got a FWC. That's great. Enjoy your animal but be careful not to propagate internet hokum about this species. Claiming they can be deadly is hokum. Claiming that anaphylactic shock is possible from this species is hokum.

The last thing we need is your word being taken as gospel by some idiot wanting to ban more snakes in more states.

Are you getting what I'm saying?