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Which venomous mammal interests you most: the solenodon or the loris ? (poll)

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Which venomous mammal interests you most: the solenodon or the loris ?

Poll closed 24 Oct 2020.
  1. Solenodon

    10 vote(s)
    47.6%
  2. Loris

    11 vote(s)
    52.4%
  1. TeaLovingDave

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    Of course, even Neomys fodiens (the venomous mammal I imagine you have the best shot at obtaining) is a very nice species indeed, and certainly around in private hands :)
     
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    Off the top of my head, I remember seeing mounted solenodonds at Vienna, Heidelberg, Frankfurt, NYC and Leiden. Maybe also Paris, Prague and London.
    Regarding the Beaded lizard: thanks.
     
  3. Onychorhynchus coronatus

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    Probably much more common in museums in Germany I imagine.

    I have been to NYC, Paris and London but didn't see any there (though perhaps I was unlucky in Paris and NYC as had limited time and solenodons were unfortunately not on my radar back then).
     
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    Given the short lifespan, ferocious feeding habits and visibility / attractiveness for visitors of shrews, both common vampire bats and slower loris are more prevalent on my plans for the future. However, several steps behind lionfish, freshwater stingrays, common quail, African spur-winged goose, Western green mamba and Malaysian king cobra. ;)
     
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    What is the availability chances of the common vampire bat like ?
     
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    A dwindling number in European zoos, a few in private hands / universities and plenty in US zoos.
     
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    Much higher probability than a solenodon by far.

    Also what a fascinating creature to have on display.
     
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    Confused by the inclusion of Spur-winged Goose and Common Quail on this list of otherwise venomous creatures...
     
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    And a rather smelly one. I would have to install a separate ventilation system when showcasing them.
     
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    As previously mentioned in a WdG thread, both avian species can be poisonous.
     
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    Can you give me the reference please, think I must have missed it.
     
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    Indeed, but worth the costs I think.

    Would you get a breeding pair of these ?
     
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    There's that idle building castles in the sky again. :D I will think about that when / if it's (ever) relevant.
     
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    Hahaha :D Well you never know, you could end up with a substantial colony of vampires :p
     
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    Nah, he's a Nilsferatu :p
     
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    I hate to disappoint, but - wrong on both accounts. Isn't my ZC nickname already giving it away?;)
     
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    I'm going to be the one who disappoints you I'm afraid because I have no idea what the video is other than a Japanese cartoon. :confused: