what do you think?

Posted by sucks4thecricket on August 07, 2002 at 00:03:10:

I have been caring for herps for about 12 years now(im only 18)and i was recently offered a juvenile sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes).I as of yet have no experience with captive venomous snakes other than the occasonal hognose. I have photographed numerous rattlers in the field but have never actually kept one.I have dealt with some nasty scorpions so i understand the fact that if i get hit im REALLY SCREWED so I am thinking of getting it.It would live in an enclosure 6ft x 4ft and 5ft high that I used to keep a monitor in(nasty lil bugger). More than likely I will keep it in an shed outside, Im gona check the temp varients out there for a couple days to make sure it isnt to drastic, so if something goes terribly wrong and it escapes it will be outside.Do you think this would be a good canidate for a first hot-herp?Do you think Im ready at all?By the way do any of you have any personal insight on this species?
thank you
~Justin

Follow Ups:

• Sidewinders Navin R Johnson 08/12/02 (1)
  • More on sidewinders.... Mr. Sonora 08/23/02 (0)
• Re: what do you think? Greg Longhurst 08/07/02 (3)
  • Re: what do you think? sucks4thecricket 08/07/02 (2)
    • Re: what do you think? Greg Longhurst 08/08/02 (1)
      • one more thing..... san_antonio_tx 08/08/02 (0)

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