Yeah, technically you injest poision so you have too swallow it. Where as invenomation is when it is injected.

Yep.., its one of those Pet hates... Really Grinds my Gears

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I'm not American... I'm just fairly new to internet forums and always see venomous described as "hots". I actually don't like the term either, which is why in every instance I use " on either side of the word!

BTW The reason I don't use the term "venomous" instead is because I don't even think of all venomous as "hots" - certainly not things like Heterodon, Chrysopelea, or even Boiga. When I use the term "hot", I imply a DWA animal that has caused several fatal envenomations in the past.

So sorry for the confusion.

neeeeah....HE SAID IT

ROTFL... well Lois


I think it comes from the American phrase meaning, hot and loaded (Venom)

I only use it, due to it being quicker to type

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*TUTS* sheer laziness!! But then when you're a two finger typist ..

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Im sorry "ducks for cover"

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Safe to come out yet

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Personally I get worried when someone who has never kept snakes or even any reptile wants to go straight into keeping venomous species, especially those that can be fatally venomous and are also either smart or aggressive with it. (I'm thinking cobras here which always have a certain mystique for some). Some years ago an American who had admittedly got straight into venomous (and had straightened his own life out at the same time) said he tried to steer such people into at least starting out with the less dangerous species.

To me it's like someone who's never even ridden a moped wanting to get a Harley or a Triumph 750 as their first bike. Sure, that might be the ultimate goal, but you'd be better off learning on something a bit smaller to start with (as in fact I think UK law insists you must).

I find venomous snakes interesting too but I sort of rule myself out of keeping them at the moment for various reasons. I think you have to be aware of your own limitations as much as the animal's capabilities.

BTW I liked your boss's reply, Declan.

Dec!! All I can say is that it was obviously a man who made the comment 'she's a woman' because he's too lazy to look into it properly and find out why she's wrong!

Cyberlizard there was a guy in the UK that had owned snakes for 6 months before applying for his DWA - he doesn't seem to be on the forums anymore, but that did shock me!!

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Sugar Glider (very) Basics
Suggies should NEVER be kept alone
Suggies should NEVER be fed rodent/parrot mix
Suggies need a well researched and balanced diet
Suggies need to be kept warm
Find out more at - http://www.sugar-glider.co.uk/forum/index.php