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RE: egyptain False water cobra for sale

Crested Man — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:49:56 GMT

Thats good that you sold her.

RE: egyptain False water cobra for sale

snake51 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:46:17 GMT

This false water cobra (at least that is what the shop keeper calls him) doesn't have a hood; she more or less just flattens out in the neck area. Unpredictable is right! She's a meany! And she seems to be faster at striking than my corns are...

RE: egyptain False water cobra for sale

Auballagh — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:31:26 GMT

I know your snake already got adopted, by some well-meaning keeper.
Congratulations!
But, I have a question concerning your description of this snake as an 'Egyptian' False Water Cobra. I wasn't aware of an african variant for the False Water Cobra, only the rear-fanged (Very mildly venomous) Colubrid from South America, primarily Brazil - Hydrodynastes gigas
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Photo courtesy of William B. Gillingham, Great Valley Serpentarium
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Here is a very nice looking female specimen of this species. It's out from it's enclosure for a look-see, (Note handler's protective gloves),

Photo courtesy of Simon Goldsborough, The Tarantula Store, (UK Forum)
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And a head detail photo of another captive-bred female of this species,

Photo courtesy of Mikhail F. Bagaturov, The Tarantula Store, (UK Forum)

These snakes have a (deserved apparently) reputation, as being 'bitey' and pretty unpredictable captives to handle, as do just about all water-loving snakes. They are quite beautiful animals, though..... Was your snake Isis, actually a Brazilian False Water Cobra, Hydrodynastes gigas?

RE: egyptain False water cobra for sale

snake51 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:24:14 GMT

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Good news! A lic herp bought Isis. She's a happy cobra now. Whoo-hooo!

egyptain False water cobra for sale

snake51 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:51:13 GMT

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To much to handle anymore. Egyptian False water cobra (female) looking for new home. Her name is Isis. Approx. 2-3 years old, about three to four feet long. Includes 20 gallon long aquarium with lid, heating pad, lock, and extra Aspen bedding. Buyer responsible for pick-up/delivery. PayPal. $250.00 or highest bidder. Extremely urgent! This offer expires October 30, 2008. Afterwards, Isis may be put on death row. I have no choice. Difficult to sell locally.