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Old 27-02-2009, 05:34 PM
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I have just seen this ad on freeads, and think it is the most milked ad this year!!

Very Rare MEXICAN HOGNOSE VIPER,ONLY VENOMOUS SNAKE = NO DWA LICENCE NEEDED Mexican Hognose Snake
(Viper, mild venom, Large Cobra like Neck Display, NOT DWA LISTED so no licence needed)
In its pure form, the Mexican hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus kennerlyi) is quite uncommon. Its availability in the pet trade is even more so.
The length of an adult Mexican hognose snake (H. n. kennerlyi) is from 18-25 inches; with females getting longer than males. These snakes have a stout or heavy appearance and range in color from light yellow with light brown blotches, to light gray with brown blotches. Between the snout and vent, males will generally have fewer than 32 dorsal blotches, and females fewer than 37. The belly is heavily marked with a black and yellow, black and orange, or black and red checker board-like pattern. Specimens with entirely black bellies are not uncommon. The underside of the tail is marked with black. The snake has a sharply upturned rostral scale, divided anal plate, and 6 or less azygous scales.
Range:
In the United States, H. n. kennerlyi is only found in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona; along the United States-Mexico border.
Habitat:
This snake prefers scrubby grasslands and pastures with loose, sandy or gravely soil suitable for burrowing.
Food:
H. n. kennerlyi preys on amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals.
Natural History
H. n. kennerlyi is not commonly found in the wild. Those encountered, are usually seen at dusk. The defensive characteristic seems to be less developed in H. n. kennerlyi, and it is thought to live a more fossorial life style than the other species of the genus.
Final Notes:
In researching this species, I have found that there is actually very little known of its natural history. Most of the information on H. n. kennerlyi is uncertain, speculative, and even ambiguous. There seems to be contradicting information on everything from breeding to identification.
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some kid will try to tell me what i should do.... you know, and i look them up and down and tell them... straight-up that they aren't worthy of my attention let alone my advice.
no,... you never have to pay attention to anyone unless they are sensible and respectful. any kid that thinks he's all that is mistaken and should be put in his place.
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Old 27-02-2009, 05:35 PM
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and this is the last scentence!! great i thought.


This may very well be one of the least understood snakes found in the United States.
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some kid will try to tell me what i should do.... you know, and i look them up and down and tell them... straight-up that they aren't worthy of my attention let alone my advice.
no,... you never have to pay attention to anyone unless they are sensible and respectful. any kid that thinks he's all that is mistaken and should be put in his place.
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