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Hots/Venomoids in Texas

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Hello to everyone.
I am looking for individuals/companies that are selling hots and or venomoids from the elapid family. I am very new to this (hots) and I have noticed that people are very against venomoid animals. I have 9 snakes with a dedicated reptile room in my house, but no hots. I am very interested in a Cobra, I just don't want a hot one. I would prefer a Cobra with a documented surgery............
Am I wrong to think this way? Please be gentle, I have not done anything at this point and don't know that I will.
 
There is a venomous discussion forum here on Fauna, please come over there and read some posts. I think for many reasons venomoids are not a good choice. You will see the ideas posted, but briefly, for me, any surgery is not 100% and it is not worth dying for; plus it is many times painful and sometimes fatal for the snake to have to endure this operation.
Please come discuss your feelings in the forum.
 
my friend, Please think twice about buying a venomoid. There are many reasons why you should not buy voids.

Take the time and effort to learn about the hot and buy a hot.


Also you must check your local laws still a venomoid is still considered a hot.......

Also there have been accounts of this surgery not being done right and the animal still being hot. I know of cases like this.

I will be back man. I am so tired . I had to work a third tonight. But I will talk to you and not put you down. Eductaion is key to everything. Fighting is the key to get nowhere...............
 
93Cobra said:
Hello to everyone.
I am looking for individuals/companies that are selling hots and or venomoids from the elapid family. I am very new to this (hots) and I have noticed that people are very against venomoid animals. I have 9 snakes with a dedicated reptile room in my house, but no hots. I am very interested in a Cobra, I just don't want a hot one. I would prefer a Cobra with a documented surgery............
Am I wrong to think this way? Please be gentle, I have not done anything at this point and don't know that I will.
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i can understand why you would want a venomoid, especially if you are new to keeping hots, BUT, butchering such a beautiful and majestic animal is unethical in every way..after removing the venom ducts the snake looks very deformed in it's face..just sad to look at, if your new to hots, i would suggest rear fanged hots, but befor i did anythging with hots i'd do a TON of research, and practice with Tongs and snake hooks as you will definatly need them when keeping any kind of hot.
 
give me a call and i can help you out

Im in Texas , Houston, I can help you on any qustions you may have .
If you are close you can come take a look at my setups and i can help you in person.
281 728 7764
Russell
 
Knowledge

Knowledge is the key. Keep doing your research and make an informed decision. We all have our opinions, notice what the consensus is!
I'm in San Antonio and can let you see my set-ups, facility, refrences, and emergency procedures any time.
Please, continue to ask someone (who should know) and research their answers. We ALL have a responsibility to the community, the animals, and ourselves to do the right thing.
Good luck and God Bless
Joshua
 
Same goes for me...

I live in the Austin, TX area and am availalble for questions and phone calls. Upfront I will tell you that I am against venomoid butchery. These are beautiful animals that should stay that way. Look into it yourself and draw your own conclusions. Some species of cobras are definitlely easier to deal with than others.
 
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