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Do you have to like snakes to become a veterinarian?
You don't necessarily have to 'like' them - but you certainly need to be able to handle them in case one is brought into the surgery !
Do vets work with snakes poisonous or nonpoisonous?
Some veterinarians do provide medical care for snakes; however, these veterinarians are relatively few and far between. To find a veterinarian who has knowledge and experience working with snakes, you will need to call around to vet clinics in your area and ask if any veterinarian at that clinic will see snakes. You may also want to ask if a veterinarian knows of anyone in the area that treats snakes.
Do garder snakes bites?
Assuming you're actually referring to 'Garter' snakes - ALLl snakes have the potential to bite - it depends on how you handle them - and the reptile's individual temperament.
Why can't you play jokes on snakes?
Well have you ever tried to handle a cobra?!
Can you use the word venomous in a sentence?
Please do not attempt to handle the venomous snakes in this area.
Is the ribbon snake venomous?
Ribbon snakes are completely harmless to humans and are often kept as pets.
Can you get a license for poisonous snakes?
it depends on what country or state where u live in the country or state and what degrees you have like veterinarian and stuff but you cant just get one
Why do herpetologist milk poisonous snakes?
The anti-venom for many poisonous snakes, as well as a few other medically valuable substances, are made from the venom of poisonous snakes. Also, if someone has to handle poisonous snakes regularly, if they are milked on a set schedule, it reduces the danger of a bite from one of the snakes - the venom injected would be a tiny amount of normal.
Can a vet have a snake phobia?
Yes, you can be a veterinarian and have a snake phobia; I made it through vet school and I refuse to touch snakes or even be in the same room as a snake. Most veterinarians don't work with snakes, so this isn't a career-limiting issue.
Can snakes have diarrhea?
Yes, snakes can experience diarrhea, which may indicate an underlying health issue such as an infection, parasites, or improper diet. Diarrhea in snakes is characterized by the expulsion of watery feces and can lead to dehydration if not addressed promptly. If a snake exhibits signs of diarrhea, it's important to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Is it true as one veterinarian suggests that the king snakes cousin the gopher snake also is immune to the poison of rattlesnakes and can eat them?
According to one herpetologist yes Gopher Snakes like their cousin the Kingsnake are relatively immune from the poison of the Rattlesnake and can and do eat Rattlesnakes
Are gardner snakes venomous?
Although gopher snakes can put on a perfect imitation of a rattlesnake, they are harmless.
