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Post by geckomadgyal on Mar 22, 2007 20:51:12 GMT 1
Does anyone know if the indigo snakes are venomous? Because different sites tell me different things. I know people in the US keep them, I wondered if we were allowed too?
Not sure if anyone knows anything about them but they're absolute beauties!!
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Post by Paul on Mar 22, 2007 21:47:18 GMT 1
I used to work with a pair. They are true beauties.
No they are not venomous but a lot of people are led to believe that they are. I am unsure why this is though
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Post by geckomadgyal on Mar 22, 2007 22:04:11 GMT 1
That;s weird, surely they are or they're not? I did hear a rumour that the wild ones are n somehow they cut their venom glands or something silly like that. probably just a rumour but thanks for the heads up Paul!! So if you worked with a pair does that mean you actually can get them in the UK?
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Post by Paul on Mar 22, 2007 22:22:54 GMT 1
They are like king snakes. They eat other snakes as part of their diet this includes venomous snakes.
Yes we get them over here but they're not that common because they are a protected species.
my friend has a pair of eastern indigos. they are beautiful. Im not sure when he plans to breed them though but I'll find out for those who are interested.
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Post by geckomadgyal on Mar 22, 2007 23:00:31 GMT 1
How much do they even cost? Seriously I had no idea that they're actually any in England.
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Post by Paul on Mar 22, 2007 23:20:34 GMT 1
I saw a few CB hatchlings going a while back for something like £125 each. I havent seen any since then so they have probably changed a bit in price.
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Post by geckomadgyal on Mar 23, 2007 11:33:03 GMT 1
Awww if you ever hear of any will you let me know plzzz!!
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Post by Paul on Mar 24, 2007 14:30:00 GMT 1
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 3, 2007 12:50:46 GMT 1
Its a fact yes. Some people have allergic reactions to snake saliva.
I've only come across a few species of snake that have saliva that causes irritation. Diadam Rat Snakes for one apparently have strong saliva that causes irritation.
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Post by geckomadgyal on Apr 4, 2007 11:44:04 GMT 1
yeah i heard something similar but i dont know if its true...
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Post by Paul on Apr 4, 2007 15:35:54 GMT 1
Its a fact yes. Some people have allergic reactions to snake saliva.
I've only come across a few species of snake that have saliva that causes irritation. Diadam Rat Snakes for one apparently have strong saliva that causes irritation.
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Post by geckomadgyal on Apr 4, 2007 15:42:58 GMT 1
or even paralysis!!
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Post by Paul on Apr 4, 2007 15:51:29 GMT 1
paralysis?  |
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Post by geckomadgyal on Apr 4, 2007 16:13:51 GMT 1
yep...theres a good few snakes out there that when u come in2 contact with their saliva or a bite, it can cause paralysis
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Post by Paul on Apr 4, 2007 21:38:27 GMT 1
but thats normally due to neurotoxins in the venom of some snakes such as sea snakes.
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