Western hognose venom and type of venom Reply
by keyz on September 19, 2005 Mail this to a friend!
Does anyon have the specific date regarding western hognoses and there type of venom neuro, or heamotoxic i really dont know an is there a measureable yeild deliverd in a feedind or induced bite many thanks Kieron.
RE: Western hognose venom and type of venom Reply
by theemojohnm on July 9, 2008 Mail this to a friend!
" Human saliva, when injected into a hand, results in local pain, swelling, and discoloration. However, this does not mean that Humans should be considered venomous. And yet, this is precisely the approach taken by many in the herptile hobby when discussing the American hognosed snake.
According to Smith and Brodie: "...the fangs do not deliver a venom, although the saliva is believed to be toxic," (1982). "
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/forums/Toxinology/34Don't meen to hijack this thread, but while on the subject, here is another thing I just found regarding hognose venom?
So what is it now lol, seriously I don't know anymore, and I just remembered where I heard that about the frogs, it was at a petshop in Boksburg some good 7years ago or so, it was the first time I laid eyes on a hognose I think the place's name was lookie loose or something, that is where I heard that, since then only saw one again aftet that.
This is what I read and was told from others, so if anyone has any other info or contra dictionary to my current poste please correct because I am trying to find as much info as I can on these little guys, I don't regret placing myself in financial distress for them lol
I didn't just make it up, this is the kind of info that is given out there, that is all I'm saying I know very little of these snakes and learning myself.