hognose bites

[se7en]

just had one of my hognose hatchlings try to devour my ring finger.

she's only 11 grams or so, but considering how it felt, i never want to get bit by the one that's pushing 400 grams.

[Zincubus]

just had one of my hognose hatchlings try to devour my ring finger.

she's only 11 grams or so, but considering how it felt, i never want to get bit by the one that's pushing 400 grams.

For those who don't know ... it may be worth advising / reminding them that Hognoses are rear- fanged abs as such are mildly venomous ..


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[Stewart_Reptiles]

just had one of my hognose hatchlings try to devour my ring finger.

she's only 11 grams or so, but considering how it felt, i never want to get bit by the one that's pushing 400 grams.

They actually rarely bite, I am a bite magnet yet this is the only species has never tagged me whether it's a 6 grams baby or a 600 grams adult.

There could be some slight swelling so if you have not done so remove your ring if you have one on that finger.

[se7en]

no rings on these fingers

[enginee837]

It is recommended that is you own and handle anything venomous regardless of how mild you keep an epi-pen near by. The venom may not be bad but an allergic reaction could be.

[GoingPostal]

Mine tried once but was pretty easy to just push her away before she could work her mouth onto my finger-she was receiving meds at the time and was not impressed with me. For all her attitude that's the only time she's ever attempted a bite.