This chap is the tops , Im looking to find more info on snakes.
Iv been a Keeper and breader of Birds-of-prey for over 20 years and have flown a Martial Eagle at Spring Bock in south africa and a Golden eagle at foxes in the UK..and now need a new chalange.
Anyone know how to take up this snake idea.. ( please note ..i just want to photograph them and know more about them )
2006-08-19 05:02:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Number 1 advice... DO NOT follow anything that Austin Stevens does. He may know alot about the different snakes, but he is a total dumbass when it comes to successfully handling venomous snakes. Even some of the non-venomous he is totally clueless as witnessed on several of his shows now.
If you are seriously interested in taking up snake photography, you should first find a snake keeper/breeder that might allow you to take photos of their private collections. Do a search for a herp society in your area or even some reptile forums. There are tons.
And finally... stay away from the venomous until you have mastered the art of safe snake handling. I guarantee you will get bit if you just rush out and do what Austin Stevens does. Alot of people believe that the snakes he is finding in the wild and grabbing are actually captive bred snakes staged for him to find
Good Luck with your next challenge.
2006-08-19 16:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all austin stevens is a joke he does know a lot about reptiles(most of which is scripted) he is also very reckless in his handling of reptiles in his show entitled the seven deadley strikes he was hit by 2 differant deadely snakes with all that said joining a herp society and cheacking a few good herp fourms on line
http://www.venomdoc.com/forums/
http://www.blackshireserver.net/herpfamilyforums/index.php
2006-08-19 05:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by modfrogg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by handling the non venomous ones. I'm serious. They move like greased lightning. If you can't read their body language you're in trouble.
You've got a head start with your background. All you need to do is get in touch with some keen herpatologists, enthusiasts are likely to welcome the chance to teach you if in return you get some nice shots of their snakes.
Best of luck to you.
2006-08-19 05:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by pea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best answer i can give you is join a herp society. you will get a lot of experience there
2006-08-19 05:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by reptilehunter33647 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im totaly convenced there venomoids... I at least give him enough credit not to get bit that many times unless its in the script. DUMBASS!!!!
2006-08-19 05:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋