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19-Jan-08, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jessb  So, at the risk of sounding really ignorant (but Simone, you seem to be pretty tolerant of newbs) do you handle them?! | Hey Jess,
To be honest the only elapid i have free handled is a red belly, i'm not game or confident to try anything else.
I wrote to Sdaji asking for advice before i ordered the animal. I was concerned about being complacent and he said treat everytime you go near it as though it wants and is trying to kill you everytime. With that said, i guess i won't be handling it. I have bought a tub so that when i need to clean i can hook him out and place him in the spare tub and then return him when i am done. The only sort of handling will be this.
When i fed him tonight i could not believe the force or how quick he hit the pinkie rat. One minute it was there the next mili second the rats head was in its mouth. Amazing but so quick.
Thanks Donk, i have been desperate to get an adder and i quite liked the look of the Floodplains Death Adders so took the punt. Aren't i brave to do this now that i am no longer living at home 
Simone.
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19-Jan-08, 09:19 PM
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Well done Simone, adders are such a fantastic snake to keep. I've keep dozens of elapids but the only species I own now are adders.
With a bit of common sense and caution you won't have a problem with them. With mine I always remove them from their enclosure before cleaning or changing their water bowl and just make sure your feeding tongs are longer than the snake and your safe as a bank.
I bet you won't just stop at one one, last count I had over 20 adders and still sourcing more
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19-Jan-08, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitmore I bet you won't just stop at one one, last count I had over 20 adders and still sourcing more | Remind me not to rob your place...
Nice adder BTW Simone 
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19-Jan-08, 09:56 PM
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death adders are cool.
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19-Jan-08, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitmore I bet you won't just stop at one one, last count I had over 20 adders and still sourcing more | well dave would be the person to speak to, i'd reckon he'd have more adders then pythons from every type and location, one seriously impressive collection for sure.
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19-Jan-08, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by johnbowemonie Hey Jess,
To be honest the only elapid i have free handled is a red belly, i'm not game or confident to try anything else.
I wrote to Sdaji asking for advice before i ordered the animal. I was concerned about being complacent and he said treat everytime you go near it as though it wants and is trying to kill you everytime. With that said, i guess i won't be handling it. I have bought a tub so that when i need to clean i can hook him out and place him in the spare tub and then return him when i am done. The only sort of handling will be this.
When i fed him tonight i could not believe the force or how quick he hit the pinkie rat. One minute it was there the next mili second the rats head was in its mouth. Amazing but so quick.
Thanks Donk, i have been desperate to get an adder and i quite liked the look of the Floodplains Death Adders so took the punt. Aren't i brave to do this now that i am no longer living at home
Simone. | Thanks for such a great answer! Sounds like you are just keeping it like a beautiful tropical fish - to watch and display, but not for cuddles. Makes sense to me!!!  Must be interesting to see the difference compared to pythons when striking etc...
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19-Jan-08, 10:31 PM
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i always said i would never keep a venumous snake but the way you talk about it it's like another python thats waiting to be loved, good luck with it and keep us posted on the up keep of your new house mate. thanks
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19-Jan-08, 10:33 PM
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Awsome markings Simone. Beautiful!!! |
20-Jan-08, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Splitmore Well done Simone, adders are such a fantastic snake to keep. I've keep dozens of elapids but the only species I own now are adders.
With a bit of common sense and caution you won't have a problem with them. With mine I always remove them from their enclosure before cleaning or changing their water bowl and just make sure your feeding tongs are longer than the snake and your safe as a bank.
I bet you won't just stop at one one, last count I had over 20 adders and still sourcing more | Thanks Splitmore, i am still impressed with this little guy even after he threw a massive dummy spit this morning.. He arched his back up and hissed etc....... i bumped his tub by accident. I am trying not ti disturb him but at the same time i want to sit the tub in front of me and just stare at him.
Poor serpenttongue i think is a bit worried about me keeping the adder though.
Thanks Jozz and jessb and everyone else. I will keep you all updated on his progress.
Simone.
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20-Jan-08, 11:26 AM
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Woohoo, nice one simone!
Amazing animals.. must be awesome to watch em...
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20-Jan-08, 11:31 AM
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Ohhh he's beautiful. Too pretty to be a boy.
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20-Jan-08, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by roxanne Ohhh he's beautiful. Too pretty to be a boy. | Very true roxanne.
I just hope my old man doesn't freak, if anything its my mother that will have a heart attack about me having an adder.
He really is a pretty little animal. I have no idea what to expect as far as growth goes or anything but will be exciting to watch.
Simone.
P.S. Thanks again to David Reed.
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20-Jan-08, 12:19 PM
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he looks fantastic! really nice markings, the only drawback is the substrate colour
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20-Jan-08, 12:21 PM
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Go the Dragons!!!!lol. He was named after St.George players too.
I will probably change it to red desert sand but Morris doesn't seem to be too fazed by it.
Simone.
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20-Jan-08, 12:46 PM
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That's awesome Simone, congrats!
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