Despite the fact I have kept a couple snakes over the years that were venomous to treat for mouth fungus (I tube them the same as I do the constrictors that I mostly deal with. Lets face it. The treatment for mouth fungus will piss off any snake) I would rather try to juggle running chainsaws blind folded than extract venom. You and everyone like you are very brave individuals.
Thanks for the reply, out of curousity which snake has a larger venom yield, a black mamba or a papuan taipan? Also can u order these 3 snakes in terms of venom yield from greatest venom yield to least venom yield[ Indian cobra[ indian not pakistani version], cape cobra, and monocoled cobra]
If u could awnser those 2 quesitons for me I would greatly appreciate it!!!
Wow - the hissing those things give off is great... wish they did it more before they struck people walking through the brush! This year my goal is to find the JR viper in the wild here in Thailand. Someone in Sri Lanka said they like dirt roads after a rain. Any other guesses where best place is to find them?
@kyreptilezoo Thanks for that. I've not done much there because I don't want to wear high boots. I don't like walking through knee high brush here there are a TON of Malayan Pit Vipers here and they don't move out of the way. The Russell's vipers are stronger and bigger - would definitely not want a bit from one. I think they're less common here. Haven't seen one in 2 years of hunting. Gotta think about high boots this year. Thanks again... Hey, if you guys come to Thailand let me know!
@kyreptilezoo do they have fairly large venom yields? I know that their venom is deadly toxic, but I was curious as to their typical yield. Can u give me a rough estimate? Thanks!!!
@kyreptilezoo Thanks for the reply, out of curousity which snake has a larger venom yield, a black mamba or a papuan taipan? Also can u order these 3 snakes in terms of venom yield from greatest venom yield to least venom yield[ Indian cobra[ indian not pakistani version], cape cobra, and monocoled cobra]
If u could awnser those 2 quesitons for me I would greatly appreciate it!!!
@kyreptilezoo Which sub species of Russells viper has more toxic and deadly venom. The Daboia russelli russelli [ Indian/ Sri Lankan] Russells Viper or the Daboia russelli siamensis[ Thailand/ Taiwan/ Chinese/ Indonesian] Russells Viper?
@wrestler1500 The Sri Lankan species, D. r. pulchella, is the most toxic as far as we know. Keep in mind that toxicity is almost pointless to discuss, as it is tested on mice and humans are not mice and do not necessarily react the same to a particular toxin.
That's a big one. I thought they were one of the smaller snakes. In Bengali their name is Chandrabora, which means "Moonscale" Do you have any kraits?
I have kept native species since i was a teen. I recently got out of the Army -(4TH ID) and I would like to start a home business as a HOT breeder. Any constructive criticism & advice would be appreciated.I have also e-mailed W/LIFE&FISH to apply for a permit. My collection consists of a w/c AGKISTRODON, A. PISCIVORUS & his girlfriend. Your page and viper keeper are a blueprint to what I would like to achieve. Thank You once again.
I notice you are missing the tip of a finger. I assume it's due to a bite .If I'm wrong I'm sorry. My question is Do you know anyone in this profession who has not taken a hit?
The finger Jim is missing the most of is actually due to a weight lifting accident. However, the answer is no- anyone who extracts venom has been bitten. It is possible to work with venomous snakes without a bite if you don't pick them up.
one of your other videos talks about not squeezing the venom glands because they may rupture. but then the rest of your videos shows you doing just that.
I am massaging the glands. Watch rattlesnake roundup footage to see squeezing that ruptures the glands and puts blood in the venom. All our animals eat on their own and breed. no damage is done to the animals or the venom.
Well done. Not a snake I'd mess around with.
DemonLDR 1 week ago
With all the rattling and hissing going on, do you hear it in your sleep? Haha
TheArkyrebel 4 months ago
Cool job.
DemonLDR 9 months ago
pretty intense job.
HOPSING08 1 year ago
Despite the fact I have kept a couple snakes over the years that were venomous to treat for mouth fungus (I tube them the same as I do the constrictors that I mostly deal with. Lets face it. The treatment for mouth fungus will piss off any snake) I would rather try to juggle running chainsaws blind folded than extract venom. You and everyone like you are very brave individuals.
sonnyroxx 1 year ago
Thanks for the reply, out of curousity which snake has a larger venom yield, a black mamba or a papuan taipan? Also can u order these 3 snakes in terms of venom yield from greatest venom yield to least venom yield[ Indian cobra[ indian not pakistani version], cape cobra, and monocoled cobra]
If u could awnser those 2 quesitons for me I would greatly appreciate it!!!
yobro250 1 year ago
@yobro250 Probably black mambas have a higher yield than taipans, at least in my experience.
Venom yield I would say most is monocled, second is indian, third is cape.
kyreptilezoo 1 year ago
Wow - the hissing those things give off is great... wish they did it more before they struck people walking through the brush! This year my goal is to find the JR viper in the wild here in Thailand. Someone in Sri Lanka said they like dirt roads after a rain. Any other guesses where best place is to find them?
thaipulsedotcom 1 year ago
Rice fields are a great place to find them as well as cobras.
kyreptilezoo 1 year ago
@kyreptilezoo Thanks for that. I've not done much there because I don't want to wear high boots. I don't like walking through knee high brush here there are a TON of Malayan Pit Vipers here and they don't move out of the way. The Russell's vipers are stronger and bigger - would definitely not want a bit from one. I think they're less common here. Haven't seen one in 2 years of hunting. Gotta think about high boots this year. Thanks again... Hey, if you guys come to Thailand let me know!
thaipulsedotcom 1 year ago
@kyreptilezoo do they have fairly large venom yields? I know that their venom is deadly toxic, but I was curious as to their typical yield. Can u give me a rough estimate? Thanks!!!
yobro250 1 year ago
@yobro250 Not really large yields. Maybe 80-120 mg. D. siamensis seem to have larger yields.
kyreptilezoo 1 year ago
@kyreptilezoo Thanks for the reply, out of curousity which snake has a larger venom yield, a black mamba or a papuan taipan? Also can u order these 3 snakes in terms of venom yield from greatest venom yield to least venom yield[ Indian cobra[ indian not pakistani version], cape cobra, and monocoled cobra]
If u could awnser those 2 quesitons for me I would greatly appreciate it!!!
yobro250 1 year ago
@kyreptilezoo Which sub species of Russells viper has more toxic and deadly venom. The Daboia russelli russelli [ Indian/ Sri Lankan] Russells Viper or the Daboia russelli siamensis[ Thailand/ Taiwan/ Chinese/ Indonesian] Russells Viper?
wrestler1500 1 year ago
@wrestler1500 The Sri Lankan species, D. r. pulchella, is the most toxic as far as we know. Keep in mind that toxicity is almost pointless to discuss, as it is tested on mice and humans are not mice and do not necessarily react the same to a particular toxin.
kyreptilezoo 1 year ago
A snake with an attitude for sure!
JaracaraAsper 2 years ago
That's a big one. I thought they were one of the smaller snakes. In Bengali their name is Chandrabora, which means "Moonscale" Do you have any kraits?
wannabedesi 2 years ago
Yes we have a few kraits.
kyreptilezoo 2 years ago
terrifying
DanielLaNoue 2 years ago
Which snake tagged your right index finger?
jpatt2 2 years ago
Weight lifting accident not snake.
kyreptilezoo 2 years ago
Yikes. Those guys don't need any encouragement to bite and inject.
chiconspiricy 2 years ago
Thanks, not often you see somebody work with these - they normally have too much respect for the potent venom.
Keep up the great work - hope to see you one day (I live in the UK)
armandin2048 2 years ago
I guess Daboia hisses a lot. I like that hissing sound but I do feel scared.
jingleOjohn 2 years ago
Yes, they are. Cool that you saw that bit of natural history.
kyreptilezoo 3 years ago
thats a large Daboia r
slashrocks1980 2 years ago
Probably one of the most deadliest viper in the world, I saw one in Vietnam...beeing eaten by a Kingcobra
mikgazine 3 years ago
They have pretty long fangs. I guess seeing that snake with the naked eye must be pretty scary.
chamath1985 2 years ago
Sorry, It was not a russell viper...The king Cobra I saw have eaten a Python.
mikgazine 2 years ago
I have kept native species since i was a teen. I recently got out of the Army -(4TH ID) and I would like to start a home business as a HOT breeder. Any constructive criticism & advice would be appreciated.I have also e-mailed W/LIFE&FISH to apply for a permit. My collection consists of a w/c AGKISTRODON, A. PISCIVORUS & his girlfriend. Your page and viper keeper are a blueprint to what I would like to achieve. Thank You once again.
dinmaku 3 years ago
Will send you a message privately.
kyreptilezoo 3 years ago
@dinmaku Me too!
MintyModF1 2 years ago
I notice you are missing the tip of a finger. I assume it's due to a bite .If I'm wrong I'm sorry. My question is Do you know anyone in this profession who has not taken a hit?
dinmaku 3 years ago
The finger Jim is missing the most of is actually due to a weight lifting accident. However, the answer is no- anyone who extracts venom has been bitten. It is possible to work with venomous snakes without a bite if you don't pick them up.
kyreptilezoo 3 years ago
what time do snake start coming out of hibernation?
around this time?
kurtpe12 4 years ago
Counts on your location. Here in KY we see snakes moving if the weather is right in almost every month. With the highs movements starting in April.
kyreptilezoo 4 years ago
I'm in Texas and here the weather been awesome in the 60s,70s, and 80s.
Is that good enough?
kurtpe12 4 years ago
Yes.
kyreptilezoo 4 years ago
sweet!!!
kurtpe12 4 years ago
awesome
kurtpe12 4 years ago
Yikes! No fun working those suckers for venom. How long of a rest period in between extractions?
Great video!
viperkeeper 4 years ago
2 weeks works well for them. We feed them small rats right after extraction and then 7 days before we extract again.
Thanks Al.
Kristen
kyreptilezoo 4 years ago
That was an awesome show! :)
cboy4 4 years ago
one of your other videos talks about not squeezing the venom glands because they may rupture. but then the rest of your videos shows you doing just that.
bigheinzer 4 years ago
I am massaging the glands. Watch rattlesnake roundup footage to see squeezing that ruptures the glands and puts blood in the venom. All our animals eat on their own and breed. no damage is done to the animals or the venom.
kyreptilezoo 4 years ago
shes a pissy one
rspeaksup 4 years ago
these are awsome snakes, theyre great when theyre little =)
SCherper 4 years ago
Yes. They are neat little babies that grow to be neat looking adults. We think the female is gravid.
kyreptilezoo 4 years ago