Do you think he stands a chance?

[Gregg M]

Originally Posted by Roadtrash

I understand that he is a very experienced person in the handling of these large snakes and that he could probably "read" any unusual movements of the snake. But there are times when animals, not just snakes but dogs, cats and most others, just do something a little out of the ordinary. It's just my opinion, and I'm not trying to change anyone else, that common sense says not to put yourself in that position.

As for my experience with large snakes of this type I have none so maybe I just don't understand. My experience is mostly with snakes found here in the states including the venomous ones. I've always been cautious to the extreme when handling them and so far nothing has ever happened to me. Maybe I am overly cautious but that is the way I am.

The risks are all calculated. I am sure there are a few snakes in his collection that he would not take a photo like this with. Also, the two guys in the photo are experienced snake handlers and the photographer is as well. So you have three people there who could easily stop that snake from hurting or killing anyone if it came down to it. In reality, posing for that photo is no more dangerous than it is to do the daily maintainance on that snake when there is no camera involved.

Like I said, 30 people are killed by pet dogs a year just in the US alone. How many people a year are killed by their pet python a year in the US? Better yet, how many people are killed by their pet python a year world wide?