Can you own a false water cobra?
Back in the day when I grew up working with snakes, and I grew up working in the Underground, you did not need a venomous permit to have a False Water Cobra. You can have them anywhere else, like California you don’t have to have a license, and a bunch of other places you don’t have to have a license at all.
Where can I get a false water cobra?
The false water cobra is a neotropical snake found in southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, Paraguay and northern Argentina. It is a terrestrial or semi-aquatic snake found in wet, tropical and humid habitats, often near streams or in the floodplains of rivers.
Can you own a false water cobra in the UK?
1) False water cobras are an unusual and specialist pet and one for the experienced snake enthusiast. 2) They are typically found in South America in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, however they are becoming increasingly common as pets in the UK because owners are taken with their more ‘dangerous’ nature.
Can false water cobras be housed together?
They will also appreciate a large water bowl in which they can bathe. It should be noted that these snakes should not be kept in pairs or cohabited as cannibalism has been noted in the species.
Are false water cobras good for beginners?
Sometimes referred to as the Brazilian Smooth Snake, the False Water Cobra (Hydrodynastes gigas) is an interesting species to care for. This isn’t a snake for novice reptile keepers. Not only does it have some distinct care requirements, but this snake also produces venom.
How large do false water cobras get?
8 feet
The false water cobra is a large snake; adult females may attain 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds or more.
Is king cobra a false cobra?
The king cobra is not considered to be a true cobra species, such as the other cobras in the Naja genus; instead, it belongs to its own genus, Ophiophagus. Its genus name was derived based on its proclivity for eating other snakes, and it is known to attack larger snakes, including pythons.
Are false water cobras good beginner snakes?
How big of a tank does a False Water Cobra need?
For healthy adults, an enclosure should measure at least 48 inches long, 24 inches deep, and 18 inches high. That will be sufficient for a single False Water Cobra. However, we recommend getting an even bigger enclosure if you have space.
Do false water cobras smell?
Always sanitize your hands before holding reptiles. False Water Cobras have a high prey drive so make sure you and your clothing do not smell like their prey items or other animals when you go to handle them.
How big do Egyptian false cobras get?
Egyptian false cobras (Malpolon moilensis) are a species of snakes found mostly in the Middle Eastern countries and some parts of Africa. These reptiles grow up to a length of 59.05 in (1.5 m) and are usually a shy species of snakes.