Misc Anyone ever own a pet lizard/reptile? - Page 3

Sorter · 01-10-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

I was into that stuff as a kid, but never got that far with it to handle the nasty little ****ers here in MO. I could ID them, so I knew not to try and catch them. I bet that was a pretty interesting experience working in the field like that.

I will say that there is nothing you'll experience as far as pure adrenaline as holding something in your hands that can really ruin your day. I don't really crave it as others do (i.e. those who **** around with Bothrops or Cobras) but it is a very unique sensation. I doubt I'd free handle a timber rattlesnake but given the perfect conditions, I could see it. Anything else that was hot, no ****ing thanks.

The medical bills alone are enough to discourage me from ****ing with anything that can really **** you up. Plus, you;d be surprised how many people get snagged from improperly holding a hot behind the head. You get rattlers, etc that have pretty long fangs + flexible jaws, all it takes is a moment of not paying full attention and you've got a fang in your thumb. You really have to know what you're doing and have complete respect/awareness of the animal.

01-10-2013, 04:18 AM

I wouldn't hot handle any of those things. I'm friends with this guy http://tongs.com/ ... he lives a couple miles from me and has all the most venomous snakes in the world at his house/shop/compound. I've been inches away from those nasty things. No thank you. I'm a big dude and I've faced some bad, bad things. I'm scared of very few things. But I'll need a sealed aquarium between me and any of those nasty animals. Not my deal at all.

Gravedigger · 01-10-2013, 04:38 AM

Ball Python or Bearded Dragon. Probably Bearded Dragon, we took care of one in high school zoology and if I could get one reptile for the rest of my life it'd be a bearded dragon. I owned snakes, sucks having to buy rats as food all the time, I owned anoles meh, but bearded dragons are the shit.

Red Beans · 01-10-2013, 06:23 AM

I had a snake once, I fed it beer. It was wriggling this way and that. It was all ****ed up.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-10-2013, 06:23 AM

Growing up I've kept monitors (savs), skinks (northern bts), chams (veilds/jacksons), geckos (new caledonian crested/gargoyles/leopards/african fats). Iguana (rhino/spiney tail), uromastyx (ornate/mali)...and probably a few oddballs in between.

I wont even list the colubrids and boids I've owned in the past.

Currently, i keep/breed ~30 ball pythons.

Let me know what you are interested in...i more than likely know of a breeder.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-10-2013, 06:35 AM

To the OP;

Google overland park reptile show. Jason from GoLizards puts it on every other month...then again, im on my phone and don't know if you are local, but its at the holiday inn off of 87th and 69 hwy.

I usually am a vendor at the show...but there are always a great selection of leos from reputable breeders. DO NOT BUY FROM PETCO OR SOME CHAIN LIKE THAT.

Fritz88 · 01-10-2013, 06:51 AM

I once owned this type. We capture them from the wild alive.

http://www.reptilechannel.com/images...zard-2-500.jpg

Then I ate it. Not kidding. Tastes like chicken.

http://www.waraqat.net/2008/06/qans_zaban32.jpg
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Mr_Tomahawk · 01-10-2013, 07:09 AM

Next show is actually this Sunday.

http://coldbloodedexpos.com/kc-reptile-show/

mr. tegu · 01-10-2013, 08:40 AM

I know some in here are shocked but reptiles can actually make really good pets. you just have to know which ones have the best temperments for your style. I have an Argentine black and white tegu which I have had for about six years. You would be shocked at how well trained he is. He lives in a two story house and uses the bottom floor exclusively for burrowing and sleeping, then when I turn the lights on, he walks up the latter to the top floor to bask, eat, drink, be handled, etc. (a 2X4 plywood with a latter up to another 2X4 plywood piece). When you pet him, he arches is back and closes his eyes like any cat or dog does. He even has a leash and harness to go out in the back yard to get fresh air.

**mlyonsd** · 01-10-2013, 08:53 AM

You want a cool pet that takes little care buy a tarantula.

**Bwana** · 01-10-2013, 09:24 AM

Oh hell no, but they do make a decent boot.

**bevischief** · 01-10-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Oh hell no, but they do make a decent boot.

I agree.

soopamanluva · 01-10-2013, 09:35 AM

Yep. Had a green anole when I was about 12-14
Have had several corn snakes 4-5 of them in my teens early 20's
And I have a Russian Tortoise now. (For my daughter)
They are quiet, most are clean and its fascinating watching them eat.

Amnorix · 01-10-2013, 09:35 AM

I really, really can't understand why anyone would want any kind of reptile as a pet. The things I want out of a pet a reptile can't offer me.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-10-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I really, really can't understand why anyone would want any kind of reptile as a pet. The things I want out of a pet a reptile can't offer me.

Same can be said for fish...

01-10-2013, 04:18 AM	#2
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I wouldn't hot handle any of those things. I'm friends with this guy http://tongs.com/ ... he lives a couple miles from me and has all the most venomous snakes in the world at his house/shop/compound. I've been inches away from those nasty things. No thank you. I'm a big dude and I've faced some bad, bad things. I'm scared of very few things. But I'll need a sealed aquarium between me and any of those nasty animals. Not my deal at all.
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01-10-2013, 04:38 AM	#3
Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $7243101	Ball Python or Bearded Dragon. Probably Bearded Dragon, we took care of one in high school zoology and if I could get one reptile for the rest of my life it'd be a bearded dragon. I owned snakes, sucks having to buy rats as food all the time, I owned anoles meh, but bearded dragons are the shit.
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01-10-2013, 06:23 AM	#4
Red Beans Not dead yet... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indian Creek Casino cash: $3149903	I had a snake once, I fed it beer. It was wriggling this way and that. It was all ****ed up.
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01-10-2013, 06:23 AM	#5
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $2910526	Growing up I've kept monitors (savs), skinks (northern bts), chams (veilds/jacksons), geckos (new caledonian crested/gargoyles/leopards/african fats). Iguana (rhino/spiney tail), uromastyx (ornate/mali)...and probably a few oddballs in between. I wont even list the colubrids and boids I've owned in the past. Currently, i keep/breed ~30 ball pythons. Let me know what you are interested in...i more than likely know of a breeder. __________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
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01-10-2013, 06:35 AM	#6
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $2910526	To the OP; Google overland park reptile show. Jason from GoLizards puts it on every other month...then again, im on my phone and don't know if you are local, but its at the holiday inn off of 87th and 69 hwy. I usually am a vendor at the show...but there are always a great selection of leos from reputable breeders. DO NOT BUY FROM PETCO OR SOME CHAIN LIKE THAT. __________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
Posts: 18,399

01-10-2013, 06:51 AM	#7
Fritz88 Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $8835943	I once owned this type. We capture them from the wild alive. http://www.reptilechannel.com/images...zard-2-500.jpg Then I ate it. Not kidding. Tastes like chicken. http://www.waraqat.net/2008/06/qans_zaban32.jpg Posted via Mobile Device
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01-10-2013, 07:09 AM	#8
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $2910526	Next show is actually this Sunday. http://coldbloodedexpos.com/kc-reptile-show/ __________________ Adopt-A-Chief: John Dorsey
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01-10-2013, 08:40 AM	#9
mr. tegu Forever Royal Join Date: Mar 2012 Casino cash: $1821300	I know some in here are shocked but reptiles can actually make really good pets. you just have to know which ones have the best temperments for your style. I have an Argentine black and white tegu which I have had for about six years. You would be shocked at how well trained he is. He lives in a two story house and uses the bottom floor exclusively for burrowing and sleeping, then when I turn the lights on, he walks up the latter to the top floor to bask, eat, drink, be handled, etc. (a 2X4 plywood with a latter up to another 2X4 plywood piece). When you pet him, he arches is back and closes his eyes like any cat or dog does. He even has a leash and harness to go out in the back yard to get fresh air.
Posts: 24,081

01-10-2013, 08:53 AM	#10
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $1523762	You want a cool pet that takes little care buy a tarantula.
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01-10-2013, 09:24 AM	#11
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139403647	Oh hell no, but they do make a decent boot. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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01-10-2013, 09:35 AM	#13
soopamanluva Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10005147	Yep. Had a green anole when I was about 12-14 Have had several corn snakes 4-5 of them in my teens early 20's And I have a Russian Tortoise now. (For my daughter) They are quiet, most are clean and its fascinating watching them eat.
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01-10-2013, 09:35 AM	#14
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	I really, really can't understand why anyone would want any kind of reptile as a pet. The things I want out of a pet a reptile can't offer me. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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