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Originally Posted by exwizard
First point: A permit process would be great but in order gfor me to get this permit, I had to take a class on the care of big snakes. Thats all well and good but this class is rarely offered so if someone wanted to take this class they are S.O.L. I doubt that this class will be given again anytime soon.
Second point: Equating Burms with Cheetahs and Black Bears is irreleveant because those are obviously wild animals and the keeping of wild animals should be illegal IMO.
Third point: I agree with you on this one. An illegal snake does make it tougher as far as vet visits are concerned but what about in areas where Burms are legal? That issue then becomes null.
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If you can't wait for a permit then you are acting impulsively and have no business owning _______ that requires a permit. If there was a long wait time all the better, it weeds out the garden.
Two. Yes a cheetah or a bear or a cobra or an eagle or an elephant or a retic or an afrok or a burm or a salty all are very much in the same category of WILD ANIMALS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO KILL YOU. To say a burm is not a wild animal is ridiculous. You may feel that way because you view them as a pet like a domesticated cat or dog. They are not such. They may not be as aggressive as a WC but that does not make them domestic. A 6th generation lion in a zoo is still a wild animal. If you have the blanket opinion that wild animals should be illegal that includes reptiles my friend.
People have this funny ability to personify animals they personally like as being friendly. Unfortunately this is a dangerous habit. This is especially true for the more reactionary animals, like snakes that have a feeding response that is triggered rather than chosen.
Obviously if burms are legal in ______ area the point I made is void. However, within the context of this thread that is not the case and encountering a health issue will lead to a moderate risk should the OP move forward in their acquisition.
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