Eastern Diamondback Rattler's

**EL Ziggy** · 10-29-14, 04:27 PM

I'm with the OP on this one. Even though I support licensing and regulations for keeping hots and giants I think he's perfectly entitled to handle his snakes as he sees fit as long as he's not encouraging others to follow his example, breaking any laws, harming the animals, or endangering anyone but himself. Adults have to decide for themselves what's best for them and not be so impressionable by the actions of others. They should already be aware of the inherent dangers of keeping venomous snakes and how the risks of injury or death are increased with free handling. Stay safe 54!

SnoopySnake · 10-29-14, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

I'm with the OP on this one. Even though I support licensing and regulations for keeping hots and giants I think he's perfectly entitled to handle his snakes as he sees fit as long as he's not encouraging others to follow his example, breaking any laws, harming the animals, or endangering anyone but himself. Adults have to decide for themselves what's best for them and not be so impressionable by the actions of others. They should already be aware of the inherent dangers of keeping venomous snakes and how the risks of injury or death are increased with free handling. Stay safe 54!

I see your point and I agree, he can do whatever he pleases with his hots. I would just be more concerned about younger kids seeing this and thinking they can do it too, is all.