About Edmund Brown Expertise I can answer questions about all phases of keeping Giant snakes as pets. Concerns, Habitat, Feeding, Problems, Do`s & Dont`s, Temperment, Breeding, Hatchlings, Purchase, Selling, Exhibit, Handling, and a lot more.
Experience I am 62 years old and obtained my first python at age 17. I have been keeping large snakes all these years.
Organizations Manasota Herpetological Society [Located in Sarasota,Florida.USA ]
Publications How To Live With GIANTS
How To Create A Can't Lose GIANT Business
Education/Credentials Over 44 Years Hands on Learning
Question Hello Edmund, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully help me. My question is in regard to any venomous snake "when and when should they not be handled and why?". Answering this question will grately help me out with my uni course work. Many thanks.
Answer Hi Charotte,
Venomous snakes should never be handled by non experienced people. This is so because of the often fatal bites. For the experienced handler though, there are times that handling should be avoided if possible. Sometimes it is for the handlers benefit and sometimes it is for the snake. A snake that has eaten should not be handled for at least 24 hours afterwards. If it is handled, the snake will very likely regurgitate what it ate. This can be very bad or fatal to the snake. Another time not to handle them is while they are in the shedding mode. They are very agitated at this time and you will have a harder time not getting a bite. They should not be handled if they must be removed from a warm cage to a cold area. They can get serious respiratory ailments this way. They should not be handled by anyone who has a bad cold or flu as they can easily get sick and die. They should not be handled if they are sick as the handler can get sick or pass it on to the next snake. I hope this is a help to you. Edmund Brown [ReptileEd] http://www.ReptileSpectacular.com
