Copperhead

[redpython]

a lot of snakes including copperheads "rattle" their tails in defense.

[mainbutter]

This thread has made me seriously consider getting a copperhead in the near future. I know I won't, but jeez it's such a dream of mine. I've already got everything planned out, from housing and tools to safety protocols.

[blackcrystal22]

Well, I would let him go, just because you've never done this before and it would be in the best interest for your safety. Experience with venomous reptiles takes years and years of learning and practice.

But damn, he sure is a cute and handsome little fella! I love copperheads.

[Valhalarising]

Do any of you folks know of anyone in the Raleigh NC area who keeps/breeds hots? I do want to get into hots, more from the standpoint of making naturalistic vivariums and observing the snakes. Obviously I want to learn under someone and this lil fella presents an opportunity into the field. Perhaps I could find someone around here and use this fella as a way to learn.

[BiggBaddWolf]

Not sure about the laws where you are from, but here it is illegal to possess wild caught venemous reptiles...But he is a nice looking copperhead!!!!

[Denial]

Do any of you folks know of anyone in the Raleigh NC area who keeps/breeds hots? I do want to get into hots, more from the standpoint of making naturalistic vivariums and observing the snakes. Obviously I want to learn under someone and this lil fella presents an opportunity into the field. Perhaps I could find someone around here and use this fella as a way to learn.

I know someone in nc that breeds cobras. Venomous are not illegal in north carolina but there not allowed to legally sell them at the shows or anything. You can come to the columbia sc show though and buy your venomous and take them back with you. Alot of people from nc do that

[Valhalarising]

I know someone in nc that breeds cobras. Venomous are not illegal in north carolina but there not allowed to legally sell them at the shows or anything. You can come to the columbia sc show though and buy your venomous and take them back with you. Alot of people from nc do that

Cool. I mean in the long run when I'm trained to keep hots by working with someone experienced I'll probably do that. I have a large interest in building up naturalistic vivaria and housing hots in them. Just to observe their behaviour. Plus I have this odd fascination with Arboreal Vipers and Sidewinders.....not sure why heh.

[BOWSER11788]

i'll bet your going to the columbia repticon denial, just wondering

[Denial]

i'll bet your going to the columbia repticon denial, just wondering

yep ill be there