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grenouillaire Member Joined: 16 Jul 2008 No. of posts: 10  View other posts by grenouillaire |
Posted: 23 Jul 2008
I understand that in One other question, I read a post about a bad reaction to a smooth snake bite, should I try and handle these smooth snakes and if so how û would wearing gloves make any difference û to me or the snake ? Any help or advice greatly appreciated
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AGILIS Senior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2007 No. of posts: 694  View other posts by AGILIS |
Posted: 23 Jul 2008 HI Andy" NICE TO SEE A FRENCH SMOOTHIE.what part of france did you find them regards Keith
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grenouillaire Member Joined: 16 Jul 2008 No. of posts: 10 View other posts by grenouillaire |
Posted: 23 Jul 2008 Hi Keith Geographically û weÆre right in the Centre. About 200kms due south of On a micro scale û in my workshop ! ThereÆs two or more in there everyday warming themselves under the roof slates. They make great photographic models û just not sure how close to get ! I did see a 3ft + grass snake in there last year right along side one of the smoothies. Regards AB |
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Caleb Forum Coordinator Joined: 17 Feb 2003 No. of posts: 448 View other posts by Caleb |
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 Did you see these ones recently? I was in & around La Chatre only last week (for the St. Chartier festival)- the only reptiles I got to see were wall lizards. |
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grenouillaire Member Joined: 16 Jul 2008 No. of posts: 10 View other posts by grenouillaire |
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 Hi Caleb Yeah weÆve got loads of those too ! Would the smoothies eat them ? The answer to your question is yes û I feel privileged to say that I can see them whenever I want (almost) û by that I mean if itÆs a sunny day I know theyÆll be there by about 2pm and gone by about 6pm almost everyday. Any plans to come by this way again anytime soon û IÆd be happy to share them with you and be able to pick your brains on whatÆs good for them and whatÆs not. As an aside we also have the bigger green lizards with the blue throat û but only see them rarely any ideas on what I can do to encourage them as well ? Regards AB |
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Vicar Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 View other posts by Vicar |
Posted: 25 Jul 2008 Hi Andrew, To reply to your question.... Smooth snakes have a bit of a reputation for chewing on your hand, but in reality, if handled gently, and allowed to move freely around your fingers, they rarely bite. (They may get a bit grumpy after a few minutes though). I find it best to support the snake using one hand only, as if they do bite, they sometime do a full-on strike with jaws very wide open. This doesn't hurt, but it can be a shock. If you are holding the snake (gripping) in two hands and you jump...it won't do the snake any good! - clearly ensure the snake is well supported, but this is easy with one hand. I've not personally had any reaction to a bite....but I am very rarely bitten. To be honest, I wouldn't handle the snakes unless necessary, as it can only stress the animal. As for Wall lizards...yep the Smoothie will definitely predate them given even half a chance. Steve Steve Langham - Chairman 
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