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Posted by Nightflight99 on November 27, 2002 at 01:36:20:
In Reply to: N. pallida venom and danger posted by Kevin on November 26, 2002 at 21:10:02:
"Besides its spitting action are these docile?"
LOL - yeah, apart from the fact that nervous specimens tend to alternate between franticly attempting to flee and rearing up while spitting at you, Naja pallida is quite docile. ;-)
But in all seriousness, Naja pallida can be quite nervous, which manifests in behavior as described above. They can be fast, runny, and very spunky. Like any elapid, I personally would not recommend this species to start with.
Field experience is good (especially with Bothrops!), but I would certainly aim to start with something smaller, less toxic, and - most importantly - less likely to perform stunning acrobatic manouvers in an attempt to puncture its keeper. Copperheads are quite suitable for this purpose, as are pigmy rattlesnakes. If you are absolutely set on an elapid, you may want to consider Aspidelaps, though I do not recommend it as a first hot.
Spitters generally do not even make suitable first cobras, as you will be forced to focus on handling while being obstructed by the fact that the animal is spitting at you. For anyone new to cobras, the former will certainly be challenging enough, without wearing goggles or face shields.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
---Nightflight99
