Is it possible to remove ,competely, the venome glands on a gaboon viper. they're beautiful snakes, but way too venomous. if you can, does anyone know where to go to get it done? thanks
2006-11-25 13:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by beagleboy8 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I have 2 corn snakes and a ball python, i am very familiar with snakes and venomoids. does anyone know what laws aplly to san diego,ca about venomous snakes.
no dumb answers please
2006-11-25 14:00:19 · update #1
i dont beleive in keeping venomoid snakes if you want a gaboon viper the thing that is most interesting about them is there venom. i think cali has laws against owning these anyway at least i know it is in most counties just contact your local animal humane society they should know and as far as i know even if venomoid if they are illegal venomous they are still illegal venomoid. there is a surgery that less than a dozen vets are trained in removing the venom glands, but like i said i dont recommend it and alot of people dont know how to take care of a venomoid just for the fact that they cannot be fed live food ever, they cant kill it and there venom actually starts to digest there food b4 there stomachs do. and a live rat WILL kill a viper that is venomoid.gaboons now properly "gabon" is one of the easiest kept as a venomous but dont do it scince you dont have exp with hots.
2006-11-25 19:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by reptileking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are very familiar with venomoids, why are you even asking the question? And I would also hope that you could at least spell "venom" right...
On a serious note, yes, it's possible. I actually know someone with a venomoid gaboon. I don't agree with it, but then I don't agree with declawing a cat. It's almost the same thing. However a vast majority of venomoids on the market are poorly done and the snake suffers.... You will have a hard time finding a licensed vet willing to do the procedure, and very few people can do it safely and properly (if even a little bit of the gland remains, it may regenerate enough to potentially cause damage). In my opinion t is not worth the risk to yourself or, more importantly, the snake. Also keep in mind that a bite from a venomoid gaboon would be nasty. 2 inch long fangs can do a lot of damage. Plus, Cali has some of the strictest exotics laws in the country, I have a feeling even venomoids are strictly prohibited, except with a license.
2006-11-25 15:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT condone the keeping of venomoids by trying to get one. (Venomoid is the term used for a venomous snake, whose venom glands have been removed.)
For starters, very few snakes survive the actual surgery to remove their venom glands. Most vets refuse to perform this surgery, anyway. Secondly, they need the venom to properly digest their food. Also, there is a small gland near the venom gland that is sometimes removed instead of the venom gland, accidentally, and human fatalities have occured when a human was bitten by an improperly removed venom gland.
There are very many amazing-coloured snakes out that aren't venomous. If you really want to get more involved, try volounteering at a local reptile zoo to learn more about the keeping of venomous reptiles.
2006-11-25 13:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Zoe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The term 'venomoid refers to a venomous species of snake that has been surgically altered to prevent the animal from being able to inject or spray venom from its fangs.
More information:
http://www.kingsnake.com/aho/faq/venomoidfaq.html
Also, I wouldn't be concerned about that, until you find out if it's even legal to own a Gaboon Viper where you live. I know in some places, you have to have a permit to own any non-native venomous snake.
2006-11-25 13:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. The surgery is rarely successful, and venomoid snakes rarely thrive- you've basically removed their saliva glands.
2. Finding someone to sell you the snake in San Diego will be tough- tough laws, well enforced. Once found, finding the surgeon would be tougher. If you found one for sale without glands, I would not buy it sight unseen.
3. As far as I know, the permit for venomous snakes in California is incredibly hard to obtain, and I understand that it would still apply to venomoids. If you are not a professional breeder, researcher, zoo, etc. it is probably impossible to obtain.
2006-11-26 07:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not remove the poison gland, the snakes needs it to eat. The poison breaks down the cells of the snakes meals, because snakes cannot digest their food. Get a non-poisonious snake.
2006-11-25 13:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes but what are venomoue
2016-12-22 12:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 14:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by Marc X 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you that dumb?
2006-11-25 13:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋