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Thinking about getting venomous Snakes

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Hello All,
I'm new to the forum here-- My Wife and I are reptile enthusiasts but have no experience with venomous snakes- We have several non-venomous-- 2 Large Columbian Red Tail Boas- (9' and 11') 2 Ball Pythons- 1 Coastal Rosie Boa-1 Banded Calif King- 1 Hognose- 1 Baby Tiger Reticulated Python- 1 100% Het Albino Boa-2 Adult Corn Snakes and 13 of their babies which are now 2 weeks old and shedding/eating very well. We also have 2 Iguanas-1 Chinese Water Dragon- 1 Cuban Knight Anole and 2 Beardies. I am contemplating getting a Venomous Snake but really have no idea where to begin as a beginner. I'm thinking maybe a small Rattlesnake to start but could really use some advice from someone experienced in them.

Thanks for having me in your forum

John
 
John, First welcome to the forums.

If you are intent on moving to venomous my personal advise would be to locate someone local to you to gain firsthand experience.

I don't live in Colorado and I'm not up on the law there. If I remember correctly possession requires a permit in your state. Don't quote me but go check for yourself because I'm not sure. I don't believe they give permits in Co for personal pets or just plain hobbyist without a business or research purpose.

Again, please double check, I might be wrong.
 
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Hello Dennis,
Thanks for the reply and ths advice- I'll research Colorado laws to see if it is legal to own them and/or what it takes to get a permit. I had looked through the menu on this group for venomous Snakes but only saw a couple that the last posts were in 2006 and 2009 but I'll check the link you sent to me.

Thanks again
 
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