|
|
01-10-2013, 01:29 AM | #1 |
YOU take YOUR seat
Join Date: Nov 2007
Casino cash: $1915105
|
I had a roommate.
His roommates moved out a few months before I moved in. The old roommate left behind a snake. My old roommates scared of snakes. I moved in and there is a snake in a cage in the living room. It was mad as ****. Because it was hungry. My old roommate scared of snakes. Never fed it. I went to the damn pet store to buy live mice. That thing bit me when I opened the cage to feed it. I screamed like a bitch. Then I regained composure and fed the damn thing. Snakes should not be pets people! They certainly should not be.
__________________
|
Posts: 32,494
|
01-10-2013, 01:30 AM | #2 | |
Caralho
Join Date: Sep 2011
Casino cash: $9631474
|
Quote:
__________________
Perhaps we can fly. All of us. How will we ever know unless we leap from some tall tower? No man ever truly knows what he can do unless he dares to leap. |
|
Posts: 18,453
|
01-10-2013, 01:32 AM | #3 |
YOU take YOUR seat
Join Date: Nov 2007
Casino cash: $1915105
|
really? Did you guys form a bond? I just felt bad for that thing man, it was small ass cage, it's not right in that situation. I don't know what yours is though.
__________________
|
Posts: 32,494
|
01-10-2013, 01:36 AM | #4 | |
Caralho
Join Date: Sep 2011
Casino cash: $9631474
|
Quote:
The hots I caught (copperheads) actually warmed up fairly quickly, which was surprising to me. They were fine with me free handling them to an extent ( limited persons in the room, no noise, etc).
__________________
Perhaps we can fly. All of us. How will we ever know unless we leap from some tall tower? No man ever truly knows what he can do unless he dares to leap. |
|
Posts: 18,453
|
01-10-2013, 01:38 AM | #5 | |
YOU take YOUR seat
Join Date: Nov 2007
Casino cash: $1915105
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Posts: 32,494
|
01-10-2013, 01:49 AM | #6 |
Caralho
Join Date: Sep 2011
Casino cash: $9631474
|
Nah. They have a fairly weak hemo based venom. IIRC, there has only been one death in MO due to a copperhead bite. Granted, they can cause severe muscle tissue damage but if treated gently and confidently/intelligently (this is key IMO) they are pretty easily handable. You have to understand how they react to certain movements, their instinctive behaviors, and try to stay one step ahead.
__________________
Perhaps we can fly. All of us. How will we ever know unless we leap from some tall tower? No man ever truly knows what he can do unless he dares to leap. |
Posts: 18,453
|
01-10-2013, 01:57 AM | #7 | |
YOU take YOUR seat
Join Date: Nov 2007
Casino cash: $1915105
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Posts: 32,494
|
01-10-2013, 01:39 AM | #8 |
Meow
Join Date: Jun 2005
Casino cash: $10005050
|
I have a pet trouser snake does that count?
(come on someone had to say it! This place be slippin!)
__________________
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t*rd by the clean end" |
Posts: 8,523
|
01-10-2013, 01:47 AM | #9 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2012
Casino cash: $10004900
|
Thanks for the replies folks. I really appreciate some of your insight
I do LOVE dogs and cats and owned a cat for 17 years (she passed away from cancer last year though) The reason I probably wont get a dog is because I work a ton(especially lately) and am not at my home that much so I don't think it would be fair to the dog. Cats on the other hand are something I might consider (on top of getting a lizard too) Right now I'm leaning towards a leopard gecko because all you really need is a 10 to 20 gallon tank with a under tank heater (and a couple of hiding spots for them) |
Posts: 228
|
01-10-2013, 08:29 AM | #10 | |
Forever Royal
Join Date: Mar 2012
Casino cash: $1651300
|
Quote:
The biggest difference you may not be thinking about is the feeding. Leopard geckos are exclusively insectivores. So you will need to have a steady supply of mealworms and crickets. Mealworms are easier to keep around because they sell them in the tubs and you won't notice them much and they are escape artists. But if you have to run to the store every few days for crickets you will become increasingly annoyed and the likelihood of some escaping is pretty much a guarantee. Bearded dragons on the other hand can basically be trained to eat anything that is in your refrigerator and they actually prefer a varied diet of dark greens, fruits, and vegetables. All of that can be easily stored in your refrigerator and you have a ready supply of food for it. Essentially, it is like feeding a dog or cat. The difference in price between initial setup for a leopard gecko and bearded dragon is minimal. They both require the heating elements, substrate, decorations, etc. The only difference is that of the larger tank. And you can easily offset that cost by getting a tank off craigslist. |
|
Posts: 24,158
|
01-10-2013, 01:47 AM | #11 | |
MVP
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Overland Park
Casino cash: $10020882
|
Quote:
Jesus, dude. |
|
Posts: 19,908
|
01-10-2013, 01:53 AM | #12 |
Caralho
Join Date: Sep 2011
Casino cash: $9631474
|
I've been called both respectively for my experience with reptiles. You just have to be knowledgeable of the animal (based on readings, experiences, and the animal personally) and not be cocky (i.e. always maintain a more than healthy respect for the animal).
__________________
Perhaps we can fly. All of us. How will we ever know unless we leap from some tall tower? No man ever truly knows what he can do unless he dares to leap. |
Posts: 18,453
|
01-10-2013, 01:49 AM | #13 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2012
Casino cash: $10004900
|
|
Posts: 228
|
|
|