What about venomoids..

[CRG]

Please I know this is a very touchy subject..Im just curious, how bad is it? Do you think its any worse than getting a cat or dog spayed or nuetered.....
Im just curious because Ive had my eye on this beautiful venomoid gaboon v. but am not sure if I want to support this kind of thing...In other words Im not at all sure I wouldnt feel horribly guilty...So if we can have a calm rational discussion Id love some info on this...

	Venomoid Venomoid surgery is the removal of venom glands. It is an operation to alter the functions of a snake, not an operation aimed at altering it's appearance. The measurable and desired effect is that the snake no longer produces venom.

[Joanna]

i don't personally agree with it. i think it's more like taking dog's teeth out rather than their other bits. I don't think it's fair and it's not very safe as the glands aren't always completely removed and can sometimes grow back. I think I'm right about that, if not, I'm happy to be corrected. do they not also use their venom to partly digest their food, or am I totally wrong about that? I'd love a gaboon viper, I think they're amazing, but bloody dangerous. Good question though, I'm looking forward to see what people think.

[Rex322]

i do not agree with venomoids at all. venom is these snakes defense and method of attack. the snakes venom also plays a great deal in the digestion of prey. it hurts the snake more than it helps you. everyone has different opinions, while i think it should be illegal to have venom glands removed from these beautiful creatures, someone else may think its a must. i say, if you cant handle the responsiblity of a hot, then dont get one period.

[haroldo359]

here we go....

[Joanna]

i hope it doesn't start an argument. it's a good question by someone who is asking whether it's a good idea. At least he's asking. he could have just gone out and bought one, and then where would he be?

[pathfinder36]

I doubt it will start an arguement on this forum. I think we all agree that this is a horrible practice. I would strongly advise against supporting it in any way.

[Joanna]

that's ok then! poor little gaboon viper. it'd be nice if it's glands did grow back and he bit the horrible person that mutilated him. hee hee!

[Rex322]

hmm...havnt the glands returned before? i think i heard they have

[Joanna]

well, that's what I always thought.

[louise]

yes the glands can come back and yes they use the venom to digest the food.

I would strongly advise against supporting it in any way.

i couldn't agree more. if you dont want a venomous snake then get a boa or something. it just is wrong on all levels.

[MustangRde1]

Read This. unfortunately the word count is to large for posting here.

http://thereptileroom.org/forum/inde...t=0&#entry6431

[CRG]

I wonder if there are any documented accounts of people getting bit by venomoids and actually getting envenomated, if that would be the right word...Ive learned there is a lot of opinions on the internet that can be repeated as fact by others...I dont think it would be worth it to me for the risks involved however..I wish I could talk to a reptile vet and get an opinion..In the mean time I will just stick to my nonvenomous..

	Venomoid Venomoid surgery is the removal of venom glands. It is an operation to alter the functions of a snake, not an operation aimed at altering it's appearance. The measurable and desired effect is that the snake no longer produces venom.