Racers & Brown Snakes

[SSSSnakes]

Yep. I think I was 17 I kept a Western Coachwhip and when I turned 18 I got a Gabby. I would put a post it on its cage (Coachwhip) every time it bit me that would say (you could be dead). Great training snake.

Anyone I train for venomous has to go months freely handling Racers, Coachwhips, Rock Python and my Water snake without getting bit, before they can even touch a venomous snake. I use the same thought process as you, if they get bit, they could be dead. If during that time they get bit, they have to start the training all over. The Water snake is the one that normally gets them. It is fast, aggressive and short, making it very hard to handle. If anyone is interested, they can see one of my students training. Go to my website Home - Snakeman's Snake Shows and click on the "Snake Clips" tab, then watch Tyler's Venomous Training parts 1 &2. Part 3 will be added on 6/30 were he handles only venomous snakes.

[joeysgreen]

I understand the concept of using a fast and aggressive non-venomous snake but learned working with hots in a zoo setting. Protocols and standard operating procedures where the rule; Even such trivial things as hot's only being worked on after morning coffee break, and not near the end of the day when you may be in a rush can make all the difference between a career without incident and one that ends in the hospital.

Ian

[SSSSnakes]

I understand the concept of using a fast and aggressive non-venomous snake but learned working with hots in a zoo setting. Protocols and standard operating procedures where the rule; Even such trivial things as hot's only being worked on after morning coffee break, and not near the end of the day when you may be in a rush can make all the difference between a career without incident and one that ends in the hospital.

Ian

If you are tired or aggravated, then you should not work with HOTs. My rule is Patience, If you don't have patience then don't work with the HOTs at that time. When working with HOTs your mind must be on your work and you can't let anything distract you from what you are doing. This is particularly important when performing a show, you have to ignore the audience and keep you attention on the snake you are handling. My wife says I ignore thing very well. LOL

[Muslim1]

Masha allah! lol