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[Bogertophis]

...My next buy will be a Gaboon Viper. I'd really rather learn more about the venomous trade before just jumping into one of those. Need to learn the proper hook techniques, how they approach feeding, opening enclosure safely etc. Things I would REALLY like to learn before owning one....

It's really NOT a matter that you should take so lightly...your life depends on you learning first, not just taking the plunge. We don't need to read about you in the
paper. And you should get your affairs in order too, by the way...no one ever thinks THEY will end up in the hospital or worse. Gaboons are not a good one to start
with as they aren't native species so in the event you get bit, hospitals aren't equipped to be as helpful as you'd expect. They also get large...

I guess you had no luck contacting Neal (?) but I'm not surprised: as already mentioned, responsible keepers have to be wary as there are "all types" with the same line.