holding EDBs.

[CosmicOwl]

Not something I would do. But neither is skydiving. I don't have a problem with free handling, but I don't like it when people treat it like there is no risk involved.

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

Not something I would do. But neither is skydiving. I don't have a problem with free handling, but I don't like it when people treat it like there is no risk involved.

Would you skydive without a parachute?

[CosmicOwl]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

Would you skydive without a parachute?

No. Don't get me wrong, I think free handling is foolish and dangerous, but so are a lot of other activities.

[BIGT FROM F.B.]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

Would you skydive without a parachute?

Only once. LOL!!!

[demonseed]

Originally Posted by BIGT FROM F.B.

Only once. LOL!!!

I wouldn't. But I do like sky diving.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Akuma223

Its okay as long as you don't advise people to do the same I guess, I'd also end up holding a HOT if I had one in the end; wouldn't be able to help myself but wouldn't tell others to do the same. Stunning snake by the way.

So these guys are saying not to do what they do yet you're going to go ahead and do it.

Simply "not telling others to do the same" doesn't seem to be working.

[Akuma223]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

So these guys are saying not to do what they do yet you're going to go ahead and do it.

Simply "not telling others to do the same" doesn't seem to be working.

I never said that, I'm saying I understand it would be difficult at times not to touch a creature if you have the balls for it. I know i'm not capable of caring for HOTS partly for this reason.

[MDT]

I guess I'm the smart aleck you're referring to. Dude, it's all about how much you're willing to risk. I've seen the other side. Personally, it's not worth the risk. If you've got kids, it's def not worth the risk.

[kwhitlock]

Not what I would describe as the smartest thing to do, but to each his own. It is your animal you can handle it how you please. However you won't catch me handling any hot in that matter ever. Beautiful snake however.

[IW17]

In my personal opinion you have the right to treat your life how you wish. It's your risk. But as a hobbyist, you have to understand the position you're putting all of us in. We are the ones held responsible for the mistakes of others in this hobby unfortunately.

For example, it's my right as a gun owner to invite my friends over to play Russian roulette. But when someone gets killed, it's all over the media, and fuel on the fire for opposing forces. Even if those involved understood the risks.

[demonseed]

If you play russian roulette you are an idiot n e way. Most the notes are dry to begin with unless the snake is being rough handled wich will get you bit. But that bullet will give you full blast every time. So do
not compare the two. Snakes are like people in a sense that if they know an idiot is handling them . They get defensive. I would also. So the ones that disagree. Go cry to mama and suck a bottle. For the rest of us. You go guys . As for the narrow minded. The rest of us don't care about your opinions. If ya scared then play with ball pythons. Don't ever go outside your house. Never drive or fly. And please wear gloves to handle your food. You wouldn't wanna put your self at risk on those hidden dangers we face daily now would you

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by demonseed

If you play russian roulette you are an idiot n e way. Most the notes are dry to begin with unless the snake is being rough handled wich will get you bit. But that bullet will give you full blast every time. So do
not compare the two. Snakes are like people in a sense that if they know an idiot is handling them . They get defensive. I would also. So the ones that disagree. Go cry to mama and suck a bottle. For the rest of us. You go guys . As for the narrow minded. The rest of us don't care about your opinions. If ya scared then play with ball pythons. Don't ever go outside your house. Never drive or fly. And please wear gloves to handle your food. You wouldn't wanna put your self at risk on those hidden dangers we face daily now would you

I've owned and dealt with venomous before so my opinion isn't random or that I'm too scared.

Anyway your analogy fails. A rattlesnake is like the gun. The bullet will give you full blast every time. A bite from a rattlesnake will give you full blast every time just the same.

Nobody here cares what you do except for how it will affect everyone's hobby and the fact you stand proud to be playing with fire on social media. As I said, go post this to USARK and post the link here.

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by demonseed

If you play russian roulette you are an idiot n e way. Most the notes are dry to begin with unless the snake is being rough handled wich will get you bit. But that bullet will give you full blast every time. So do
not compare the two. Snakes are like people in a sense that if they know an idiot is handling them . They get defensive. I would also. So the ones that disagree. Go cry to mama and suck a bottle. For the rest of us. You go guys . As for the narrow minded. The rest of us don't care about your opinions. If ya scared then play with ball pythons. Don't ever go outside your house. Never drive or fly. And please wear gloves to handle your food. You wouldn't wanna put your self at risk on those hidden dangers we face daily now would you

So someone is narrow-minded because they disagree with you? Everyone is judgmental. You observe a situation, and judge it.

[BIGT FROM F.B.]

Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

So someone is narrow-minded because they disagree with you? Everyone is judgmental. You observe a situation, and judge it.

Agree. Glad for the Ignore list option on here. We all have our little "tics" about ourselves. Some comments are just too brutal to put up with.

[Zoo Nanny]

I find the most disturbing thing about the picture isn't the fact that you are holding a dangerous animal but that you freely share the picture. Saying do not do this at home does not stop the 12 year old who sees your picture and attempts the same stunt.