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Yikes all the more reason I am convinced venomus snakes should not be kept as pets! I will admit thethey are beautiful snakes my personal opinion I dont judge those that have venomus snakes
Exactly, StudentoReptile....my hots are not "pets." They cannot be considered pets....it is a unique relationship that one must have to venomous snakes in a collection. They are wild animals, and as such are never tame like a dog or cat, or even like a python/boa. I am quite attached to most of my venomous snakes, and I would grieve them if they passed away or if I had to part with them for any reason; however, they are not my "pet." They are wild, zoological specimens that I am responsible for caring for, and they bring me much enjoyment.
Any venomous keeper that refers to the snakes as their "pets" is probably not giving them the respect they deserve. In some cases, we might use the pet term in talking to a non-reptile person to help them understand, but even in those cases I think it's best to never call a venomous snake a pet, since it is not.
Mark Oshea is a very experienced and knowledgeable handler, but I do not not believe accidents happen when handling venomous snakes, only mistakes. It is said and I do believe that if you deal with venomous snakes, it is not if you are going to get bit, but when. Unfortunately we all make mistakes.
Truer words have never been spoken. Venomous are NOT pets, never will be. I'd love to have the chance to work with them one day, but I don't want to keep them, only help so I can learn and observe.
I rarely watch Mark, but mistakes happen.
Squirtle, I know VP's had a couple of dry bites, and I believe he's said he's actually been envenomated (sp?) once in his 30 plus years of keeping hots. He also keeps a few vials of anti venom because he has so many diverse species of hots...but even he admits it's only enough to help him make it to the hospital to get more. (I can find that video if you want to see it...he talks alot about his animals and keeping them...it was more like an interview).
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Mark Oshea is a very experienced and knowledgeable handler, but I do not not believe accidents happen when handling venomous snakes, only mistakes. It is said and I do believe that if you deal with venomous snakes, it is not if you are going to get bit, but when. Unfortunately we all make mistakes.
l've known Mark since l was about 8 years old,l'm 47 now,he is a bit older than me his mum was a school teacher at my junior school she found out about my interest in snakes and introduced us,in Europe Mark is quite famous,he is a scientist,writes books, and has his own tv show on Discovery channel and still lives about 10 from me.
he will be fine,its the snake that needs to worry
He's such a pro though. Love watching his stuff. lol
Professional or not, one mistake and the snake takes advantage of that and your in trouble. There is no excuse for what is considered careless handling. Risking your life because you think you are that good is foolish.
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