best dwa for a first timer

[smart1]

just wondered what "dwa snake" would be the best to start off with when you first get your dwa licence?

[Genseric]

some people I know say copperheads or timber rattlers... me? What ever one got, expanded, and maintained your interest.

I myself would only ever keep two species, as they are the ones I know most about, and have an interest in.. the Adder and Carolina Pigmy.

[stuartdouglas]

all depends upon what interests you the most, within reason of course, Taipans may fascinate you, but they probably aren't a good starter
Personally, I'd plump for one of the easier arboreal pitvipers, C albolabris or suchlike.

Although a lot of folks might disagree, C atrox can be a good starter, you pretty much get lots of warnings when your'e doing things wrong, unlike snakes such as the albolabris or A contortrix. It's pointless going on about venom strength, a nip from even one of the "weaker" species is going to do put you in a lot of pain and possibly leave you with too many fingers on your gloves............

[Gomjaba]

Isn't "Starter" and "DWA" in the same sentense an oxymoron

[Owzy]

Originally Posted by Gomjaba

Isn't "Starter" and "DWA" in the same sentense an oxymoron

Everyone has to start somewhere.

[slippery42]

Nose Horned Vipers are a good starter, relatively easy to keep, not to big and so on.

[stuartdouglas]

Originally Posted by slippery42

Nose Horned Vipers are a good starter, relatively easy to keep, not to big and so on.

unfortunately tho' they are ugly!

[rogersspider2007]

[slippery42]

Originally Posted by stuartdouglas

unfortunately tho' they are ugly!

Ah an attempt at humour?

Remind me when I am supposed to laugh!

[rogersspider2007]

miserable isnt he Graeme? lol