Venomous - to keep or not to keep

[percey39]

Im just starting this thread to see how many members are interested in keeping venomous species later on. I would love to hear some responses on why you wish to keep them? When if ever you would like to own them? If you agree that keeping them privately is a good thing for the hobby?
Im not looking to start an arguement, but to have a good solid discussion/debate. I know that more often than not this subject seems to get a bit heated but im hoping that this can stay cival.

I will start. I have been keeping venomous species for a long period of time now. I got into venomous species purely because they were the reason i started keeping snakes in the first place. I have always found that the most beautiful animals seem to be the most deadly. There has always been an attraction to the fact that these animals are so deadly, yet only become aggressive if stirred or annoyed.
I think private keeping of these animals needs to be controlled more as there are far too many inexperienced people jumping in over their head with out the proper training or skills. Remember that these animals have and will kill again if not treated with the respect they deserve. In saying that though i have been more concerned with young people purchasing the monster pythons as there is no antivenom for lack of oxygen.

Well thats enough from me for now. I look forward to your responses.

Cheers Aaron