my fav adder

[lycanthropica]

Puff adders are exotics and they're not related to our adders.

Our adders aren't true adders, they are elapids (fixed fanged)

i can still love them even tho i can't ever have one

 

[jack]

hooks are typically easiest way to move them about, but they can get squirmy if it takes their fancy, i wouldnt put my hand anywhere near mine... i even involuntarily jerk my hand back when feeding with tongs sometimes as they strike so quickly without real warning...

 

[itbites]

Sdaji those adders are absolutely GORGEOUS!! love the feeding pic

 

[dpeica]

 

[Sdaji]

Ewan, it can't have been too long ago, that snake is only now about a year old

lycanthropica: They're probably the easiest Australian snake to handle on hooks. I have dozens of them and apart from the tiny babies, all handle on hooks extremely easily. You do get an occasional one which doesn't ride a hook well, but it's rare and even then they're easier to hook than snakes of most other species which don't want to cooperate. By far they're the easiest Australian elapid to handle.

itbites: thank you.

dpeica: nice!

 

[Jonno from ERD]

For those in love with Adders - check out RDU. Some Dajarra Adders from the best line in Australia are currently advertised at a price almost half that of some other breeders who have less than amazing animals.

 

[jamgo]

( The best line ) Sounds like you haven't see too many jonno not saying neils aren't nice animals because they are but the the best line?

 

[Jonno from ERD]

Hey mate,

You're right, I should of said "one of the best lines". I have yet to see better than some of the animals that Neils line has produced, but I'm always willing to have my opinion changed

 

[Tsidasa]

which one bit you?

 

[Jonno from ERD]

It was an adult male Sydney form A.antarcticus...why?

 

[Tsidasa]

was looking for a favourite =)

 

[Jonno from ERD]

That's alright, he's my favourite too...but as it turns out, he's not that good because I was quicker than he was.

 

[Tsidasa]

you're not quicker than an adder....just lucky he didn't envenomate you=p

 

[gillsy]

My new ones

Male and Female very similar colouration to one another...

Not my favourite but definately pretty.

Not the best pic either.

 

[Tsidasa]

lycanthropica: They're probably the easiest Australian snake to handle on hooks. I have dozens of them and apart from the tiny babies, all handle on hooks extremely easily. You do get an occasional one which doesn't ride a hook well, but it's rare and even then they're easier to hook than snakes of most other species which don't want to cooperate. By far they're the easiest Australian elapid to handle.

just sucks if you were ever to leave the lid off of a tub :? that's why i give the venomous snakes a miss

 

[Sdaji]

just sucks if you were ever to leave the lid off of a tub :? that's why i give the venomous snakes a miss

I know how you feel; I had the electricity disconnected just in case I spilled water on an appliance or electrical outlet. I agree, you can never be too safe. If I had an Adder loose in the house I'd still be more scared of the electricity (if it was still connected).

 

[Jonno from ERD]

Haha Sdaji that was almost as good as your Tibetan Monk blessed rat food

 

[Tsidasa]

it's more if someone else does it and you dont know it's loose in the house =)

 

[Jonno from ERD]

Sdaji, if you want to be safe, you should try and lose some weight...that's a far bigger health risk then keeping Adders, and we all know how unsightly it is!

 

[Sdaji]

Oh dear! I really must do something about my weight problem, I feel sick about myself every time I think about it. Diabetes must be just around the corner, and I look simply terrible in my black skirts, with my love handles sticking out as they do!