venomoid?

[jason_ladouceur]

I figured as much, and I apologize if I came across as too curt.. it happens sometimes when the touch screen on my phone decides that me pushing on the bottom right should be interpreted as clicking and making squiggles up in the top left.

If I didn't know better I'd think my male hognose is the deadliest snake around... he sure does put up a great show of making himself look tough. As far as this thread goes, it is very interesting. It's made me want to learn more about hots. I've always wanted something like an eyelash viper, but I've had my eyes opened to more species that I'd never considered before. Either way, it wont happen until I have my own house with a room dedicated only to snakes. I don't currently trust my roommate not to walk up and go "Oh, this thing must be the hognose.. she said it was friendly!" and get killed.

a dedicated room is a must for Hot's and every cage containing any hot must be clearly labeled as to what it contains and how many. and most improtantly it MUST be locked. it's also a good idea to have a advised treatment protocol nest to the cage that can be taken with you to the E.R just in case.