Would it be safe to keep a rattlesnake as a pet?

Rattlesnakes can be kept as pets but this is rare because they are so dangerous. ... In fact, if you have children or elderly parents living with you, keeping a rattlesnake as a pet is not a good idea. If they are ever bitten, the venom will be more toxic and cause more complications than for a healthy adult.

1. Would a rattlesnake be a good pet?
2. Can rattlesnakes be handled?
3. How do you take care of rattlesnakes?
4. Can you buy rattlesnakes?
5. Can you Devenom a snake?
6. How intelligent are rattlesnakes?
7. Do rattlesnakes chase you?
8. How long do you have after a rattlesnake bite?
9. Should you run from a rattlesnake?
10. What are rattlesnakes attracted to?
11. How often do you have to feed a rattlesnake?
12. How much does rattlesnake antivenom cost?
13. How do you become a snake milker?
14. Is it legal to have a pet cobra?
15. Is it illegal to sell snake venom?

Would a rattlesnake be a good pet?

Don't consider a rattlesnake as a pet unless you have adequate space and knowledge of the species. Avoid keeping a rattlesnake as a pet if children, elderly or disabled people live in your house. Don't play games with the snake, knock on the cage or even take it out of the tank except to clean or transport it.

Can rattlesnakes be handled?

Remember rattlesnakes do not always rattle before they strike! Do not handle a freshly killed snake - it can still inject venom. ... These methods can very well cause additional harm and most amputations or other serious results of a rattlesnake bite are a result of icing or applying a tourniquet.

How do you take care of rattlesnakes?

Morning sunlight is fine, but it's best to avoid intense afternoon sunlight. Growing rattlesnake plants thrive in warm rooms where temps are consistently above 60 F. (15 C.). Water lightly as needed to keep the potting evenly moist, and never allow the leaves to wilt.

Can you buy rattlesnakes?

While you need a permit to own a deadly cobra in many states, in others you don't. Venomous snakes that can kill you, including cobras, rattlesnakes and vipers, can easily be bought at reptile shows or online.

Can you Devenom a snake?

A venomoid is a venomous snake that has undergone a surgical procedure to remove or inhibit its production of venom. This procedure has been used for venomous snakes kept as pets or used in public demonstrations in order to remove the risk of injury or death when handled.

How intelligent are rattlesnakes?

Lab experiments show that a snake can tell who has been bitten by whom. All of this for just one meal. So, you see, rattlesnakes have to be extremely intelligent and accurate decision makers. When you think about all that they are able to do, it puts our own human “talents” to shame.

Do rattlesnakes chase you?

While dangerous, rattlesnakes (and most snakes in general) are not aggressive and won't chase you. They only strike when they're threatened or accidentally touched by someone who can't see them while walking or climbing.

How long do you have after a rattlesnake bite?

You'll begin to see symptoms immediately, but your symptoms will worsen over time. Ideally, you'll reach medical help within 30 minutes of being bitten. If the bite is left untreated, your bodily functions will break down over a period of 2 or 3 days and the bite may result in severe organ damage or death.

Should you run from a rattlesnake?

How far away do I need to be to keep from being bitten? As a rough rule of thumb, a rattlesnake can lunge about two thirds of its body length. It's a good idea to stay as far as possible from any rattlesnake, aim for at least 10 steps away, to ensure safety no matter which direction the snake moves.

What are rattlesnakes attracted to?

What Attracts Rattlesnakes? Rattlesnakes are attracted by food, water, and places to hide. The best way to rattlesnake proof your yard is to remove these things that can attract the snakes.

How often do you have to feed a rattlesnake?

A meal lasts a rattlesnake much longer than a human—an adult rattlesnake only needs to eat once every two weeks.

How much does rattlesnake antivenom cost?

The average list price for CroFab is $3,198 per vial, according to the health care information tech company Connecture. Manufacturing costs, product improvements and research all factor into the drug's price, said Chris Sampson, spokesman for BTG. A Mexican version of snake antivenin can cost roughly $200.

How do you become a snake milker?

To become a professional snake milker, you need to have a degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or herpetology (the study of reptiles). One of the leaders in this field is the Natural Toxin Research Center at Texas A&M University. Next learn about snakes. Take handling and identification courses.

Is it legal to have a pet cobra?

Pet Laws. Most states don't allow king cobras as pets. Even in those that do, city and county statutes often prohibit venomous snakes. In some states, such as Florida, you may legally own a king cobra if you have an annual permit.

Is it illegal to sell snake venom?

Yes. In most places, it's not a criminal activity to sell venomous, or “hot,” snakes over the Internet, but you do need a government permit. There aren't any federal laws regulating the hot-snake trade; each state controls these transactions through their wildlife or agriculture divisions.