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Originally Posted by AndrewM1217
I don't think this is really "promoting" getting bit, nor is it promoting improper handling. And why does it have to be a venomous or a retic to have the benefit of "keeping those who have no business" out of it? Maybe somebody who wants a smaller snake like a ball python would think twice after seeing that even smaller snakes can cause some harm. I've only recently acquired my first snake, so I have nothing to contribute here. But to me it seems like this is an experience most of you can relate to, so why not just have some fun with it? I'm not trying to sound rude or contradictory to the posters above me, just stating my opinion.
Back on topic...how did you manage to get bit on your eye!?
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not that I am even that against sharing such things but with all the negative light our hobby gets from main stream media. we need to do the responsible thing to keep it alive. lets not forget that almost every year they are trying to ban something. and eventually it will be stuff just like this that is seen by the law makers and it WILL influence their view point. I personally don't want to be the reason that future generations wont get the chance to have such amazing animals in their lives. lets remember that every thing we do can have an impact on everyone in the hobby. that all it takes is one person to getting bit to make a major outcry. and lets not forget that even if it isn't the snakes fault (which it never is) it will be the snake that is paying the ultimate price when the ban happens. please lets try to be a bit more responsible. now if this was posted as look what happened to me, or I am so surprised, or I made a mistake. it would be taken differently. and may even be supported by those of us who shun this post. its not even so much about posting pics of getting bit. its the fact that the posters seam to be proud of it. it is NOT something to be proud of. the only reason any one ever gets bit by their snake is their fault. trust me it has happened to me. and it will most likely happen again. (I am human after all). but lets stay above the childish thing of comparing battle scars. we are all learning day in and day out. I don't mean to offend anyone, only to help to keep us going strong in our passions. I hope that I don't deter anyone from posting here. I love seeing all of your animals, updates, enclosures, trials, errors, and all that you all have accomplished over the years.
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