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Originally Posted by mclund
I don't think anyone should have to justify why they want to keep venomous snakes. It is a personal choice. Florida regulates keepers through a permit system. For what it takes to get a permit, I would deem those people as professionals. I keep them as a hobby, that is my choice. I do not need anyone to decide for me what risks I expose myself to, as long as I don't endanger the public. Strict regulations, inspections and bite protocols are all a part of being a venomous keeper, at least in Florida. No disrespect intended Jim, but as Jerry said,"life is full of risks" and that is what makes it worth living.
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Even if the majority of hot keepers died by being bitten I would still want it to be legal to own hots. What you subject yourself to is your choice and I'm no one to tell you what's good/bad for you.
Even with drugs. I don't care how bad krokodil is, if people want to take a flesh eating substance let them.
The only time I would want myself or others to step in and intervene is when other people start getting hurt.(Ie. drug that turns you into a zombie and kills others, or if your snake gets out and kills the neighbors children)
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