Why are so many people opposed to keeping wild snakes as pets?

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by RandomStranger

Yeah I think I'm just going to release them in about a week and a half (after the smaller one finishes molting) They've both been doing fine so far but I realized there isn't really any reason to keep them, as I can easily find and catch like 4 on any given sunny day if I really want to see some, and I can see a variety of sizes too. I had been doing that for about 3 weeks before I decided to take two of them anyway (and it was actually more fun to just have them for a little while before letting them go) Found a three and a half foot Black Rat Snake, and he was so docile he let me put him on my back and arms and he coiled around my neck.

Anyway, what are some cool snakes that are reasonably priced? I think I might buy some in a month or so.

Please DO NOT let ANY snake no matter the size go near your neck, there is enough bad press about us herpers already without adding to it