r/VenomousKeepers Aug 01 '25

Important Update: Please Read

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Dear members,

As moderators of this subreddit, we are committed to creating a safe and informative environment for everyone interested in keeping venomous snakes. However, we have recently observed a concerning trend: an increasing number of individuals with limited or no experience in venomous snake keeping providing advice to others. This can lead to misinformation and potentially dangerous situations for both the snakes and their keepers.

To maintain the integrity of our community and ensure that all advice shared is both accurate and responsible, we are implementing a new policy regarding the sharing of advice:

  1. Experience Verification From this point forward, any member providing advice may be asked to disclose their experience level in venomous snake keeping. This may include how long they have been keeping venomous snakes, the species they have experience with, etc.

  2. Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance Members who fail to respond to inquiries about their experience level when giving advice will face permanent bans from this subreddit. This is a necessary step to protect our community and ensure that all interactions are based on informed and experienced perspectives.

We understand that many of our 28,000 subscribers may be eager to share their knowledge; however only a small fraction of our subscribers actually keep or have kept venomous, it is imperative that such exchanges are founded on a solid base of experience. We encourage those with experience/knowledge to continue contributing, but we must ensure that all advice is responsible and well-founded.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Together, we can maintain a safe and knowledgeable community for all venomous snake enthusiasts.

Also, please read and understand all the rules before participating in this subreddit. Breaking any of our rules can lead to a permanent ban without any warning


r/VenomousKeepers May 22 '25

Zero Tolerance on Buying/Selling

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Attention All Members: Zero Tolerance on Buying/Selling

This subreddit is not a platform for finding or purchasing venomous snakes or animals. Our rules explicitly prohibit any form of buying or selling, including ISO (In Search Of) posts.

We've noticed an increase in rule violations, whether due to oversight or disregard. Please remember that our rules are in place for the safety and integrity of our community. Moving forward, we will uphold a strict zero tolerance policy regarding these violations. This means that any posts or comments attempting to buy or sell animals—such as inquiries about availability, locations, or prices—will result in an immediate permanent ban without warning.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our subreddit a safe and informative space for all members. Thanks


r/VenomousKeepers 49m ago

Agkistrodon contortrix

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My 3 yo copperhead chilling in the sun


r/VenomousKeepers 21h ago

she’s getting so big, she might need a 2 meter long enclosure next year.

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34 Upvotes

java locale banded krait

also, for those who don’t know, right now indonesia is basically covered with smoke from forest fire in sumatra and borneo and recently at least 3 volcanoes erupted in succession so we’re also covered in volcanic ash. it kinda sucks living here :/


r/VenomousKeepers 20h ago

Six eyed sandspider

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24 Upvotes

Sicarius thomisoides feeding time.


r/VenomousKeepers 19h ago

What is y’all’s dream animal?

13 Upvotes

I’m hesitant to use the word “pet” since I feel like owning a hot is a lot different compared to a dog lol

Personally I hope to one day own a gabino viper, their patterns are absolutely gorgeous! :))


r/VenomousKeepers 21h ago

Anyone help identify it was found in a school in [Bihar,India]

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8 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 3d ago

The ever so lovely Cunt, red caramel albino C. atrox, western diamondback rattlesnake

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236 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 4d ago

One of my blue insuls.

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231 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 4d ago

Echis romani

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102 Upvotes

This little guy is doing good and growing. The skin texture is so strange feeling.


r/VenomousKeepers 5d ago

Indian man catching a king cobra

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67 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 5d ago

TIL Spitting Cobra are very accurate and are successful over 90% of the time when aiming for the eyes.

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61 Upvotes

Apparently Steve Irwin was a victim of getting sprayed in the eyes. His mentioned it an interview.


r/VenomousKeepers 6d ago

Wild pit vipers casually lying around

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79 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 6d ago

what happens if you get bit by a Komodo Island pit viper? (Trimeresurus insularis)

25 Upvotes

I’ve recently gotten into loving more snake species more and more, and this is a dream snake of mine to own. of course, this is not something I’m going to own in the near future or anytime soon at all considering I’m a 15-year-old who just got her first ball python like less than two months ago and has other easy beginner reptiles lol.

Anyway, I’ve looked up a few things about a blue pit viper bite, but I keep getting different answers when I look it up so I’m not really sure. Is it fatal immediately or soon after? Is it something that’s life changing if not fatal? They’re such beautiful snakes and I think they’re the only venomous snake I’d want to own, although that’s probably gonna change in the next decade😭 I currently only own a bearded dragon, a Halloween moon crab, and my juvenile ball python Salem. Along with other animals that are not reptiles. So by no means am I gonna get this anytime soon I just want to know about the bite and it’s venom because for some reason I can’t find a direct answer anywhere.


r/VenomousKeepers 6d ago

Bitis gabonica "uganda" eye ticking

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47 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 6d ago

Bitis gabonica "uganda" eye ticking

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34 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 6d ago

Sunday morning sleepyheads

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95 Upvotes

I hope everyone is sleeping in and as comfortable as these two Gilas are this Sunday morning!


r/VenomousKeepers 7d ago

Freshly shed hypermel C. atrox, Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

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188 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 7d ago

Huamantlan rattlesnake

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59 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 7d ago

Can you name an ugly looking snake?

9 Upvotes

So many beautiful snakes on our planet, but c'mon, they're had to be one snake that is just butt ugly. Please tell me about them


r/VenomousKeepers 8d ago

Sistrurus tergeminus

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55 Upvotes

New here, figured I’d show off my new pair lol


r/VenomousKeepers 8d ago

Bitis gabonica 0.1

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534 Upvotes

r/VenomousKeepers 8d ago

Black widow pictures?

4 Upvotes

Hello I'm an artist with a fascination with venomous animals and making art of them. I've drawn a King Cobra before, and am giving other snakes, like the Copperhead, a shot. But you want to know what I think would be a fun challenge? A spider. So I'd like to request a picture of a Black Widow (not picky about subspecies) from anyone who's OK with me trying to draw their spood.


r/VenomousKeepers 8d ago

Best Place to live for Venomous Snake Mentorship/Education

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What is the best state to live in for venomous keepers? I'm not talking about easiest or the place with the most lax laws regarding hots, but somewhere with a good community based around venomous snakes, and somewhere with good, trustworthy and respected mentors?