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My Columbia purchase

CrazyCorn

CrazyCorn

D'oh
I've been letting this little lady settle in for the last week but I couldn't wait any longer to snap some pics. I was really excited when I saw her at the Columbia show since I was looking for a tree dwelling pit viper species. They don't have a true common name for this species but the most popularly used name "Beautiful Pit Viper" seems to fit. I wish the pics came out better but my camera is fairly old and I am not the best photographer ever. I used the bird playpen I built for my Mom's cockatiel as a prop for her to feel safe on while I harassed her with my picture attempts.

Cryptelytrops venustus

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She is lovely. Great coloring. I didn't even know there were any arborial pit vipers. How "hot" is her venom? Of course, no one should be sloppy handling hots, but there's hots and then there's HOTS, and then there are the venomous colubrids, and I am wondering what is known about this species as a matter of curiosity.

If I ever get a hot (doubtful) I want a copperhead. I think they are gorgeous! But this gal could tempt me if I get into keeping hots.
 
There isn't a lot of information that I could find but most reports indicate their venom is not considered deadly to adults but does have strong hemotoxic affects. I agree with you a hot is a hot and should be treated as such. I love copperheads but things with green always seem to catch my eye and cause large lumps of money to disappear.
 
She's gorgeous - like a Christmas snake!

I think most hots are stunning but I doubt I'll ever own one. I'll just have to live vicariously through those of you who are braver and more experienced than I am. :grin01:
 
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