Can you buy poisonous snakes?

While you need a permit to own a deadly cobra in many states, in others you don’t. Venomous snakes that can kill you, including cobras, rattlesnakes and vipers, can easily be bought at reptile shows or online.

Can I buy a king cobra snake?

Pet Laws. Most states don’t allow king cobras as pets. Even in those that do, city and county statutes often prohibit venomous snakes. In some states, such as Florida, you may legally own a king cobra if you have an annual permit.

Can you buy a venomous snake online?

All you have to do is go online. One website gives you access to dozens of venomous snakes for sale around the world. Our sister station in Myrtle Beach decided to see how easy it would be to buy one.

What is a blue viper?

The white-lipped island pit viper, also known as a blue viper gets its nickname for their bright blue-green scales. The blue subspecies we have here at the zoo, are native to Komodo island in Indonesia. The ‘blue viper’ is venomous, and uses this venom to weaken its prey!

Are blue pit vipers real?

The blue pit viper, however, is not as harmless as it looks. It is, in fact, a deadly snake whose venom can cause severe bleeding, both internally and externally.

Can you keep a black mamba as a pet?

Black Mambas are described as one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world, a great combination for a predatory snake, not a good combination for a pet.

What happens if you get bit by a false water cobra?

These snakes are venomous, but the toxicity of their venom has not been thoroughly studied. If the human body is exposed to large enough quantities, the venom can inhibit blood clotting, cause swelling and create quite a bit of discomfort.

Can you handle a false water cobra?

In my experience, though, most adult false water cobras are easily handled, though this should not be done without at least a hook, given the possibility of a bite is always there, as well as the chance you might react to said bite.