adopting / buying venomoids

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I personally don't like venomoids, I have to agree, I don't approve of altering a snake to suit the handler. When I handle snakes I handle them HOT. I also would never train anyone to handle a HOT snake, because I would not want to be responsible for any one getting bit.

I do keep and love Rattlesnakes and agree they are harder to handle than cobras. Rattlesnakes do not like to be on a stick. Handling a rattlesnake in a snake room and handling one outside in the wild are two completely different experiences.

Now, having said that. Where I live a venomoid are still considered venomous by the DEC and requires a license just as a venomous snake. Reason is, you can't always tell a venomoid from a venomous snake. If the operation was not done correctly the snake could also become venomous again at some point without you knowing it.

I have gotten many venomoids given to me after the person found out that they were illegal without the proper licenses. If you really want one, try talking to HOT keepers and I'm sure you will find one eventually. You might want to try venomousreptiles.org.