Starting with venomous snake

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by emilybier

Seems like some rules need to be laid down about noobs, hypersensitive individuals, and cynics. From what I've seen in this short time that I've been subscribed, the people who are "harsh" are the most experienced, the people who are hypersensitive, PC, frantic and cursing haven't been around long. It's time to remember that we aren't just talking about noob mistakes with husbandry for the animal. This person could potentially lose their life. That makes people nervous, understandably. Hots are not domesticated animals, they never will be. It is a matter to be taken seriously. If someone gets a harsh but cool and logical reprimand, is that so bad?

Well put and just to add - NO reptile will ever be domesticated like a dog or cat - these are WILD animals that tolerate us messing them around (if we are lucky). It should be considered a privelege to be able to look after let alone handle any of these majestic animals (i am NOT suggesting handling hots tho!!!)