This idiot is going to die.....

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 10:49 AM

I was on YouTube browsing for educational videos of my newest addition, when I stumbled on this video of a guy holding an adult Cryptelytrops macrops (big-eyed pit viper) in his bare hands....he's letting it loose in his hands. From the animal's posture and size, it could easily have bitten any one of his fingers, anywhere on his arm, and possibly reached his face at points. While it did not strike at him, it COULD HAVE. It absolutely infuriates me that people post videos like this on the internet! I don't care how "tame" your venomous snake is, it is still an unpredictable wild animal, and all it takes is one instance of you startling the animal, or something setting off a food or fear response, and your life is forever changed, or even over.

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 10:50 AM

Video embed didn't seem to work...here's the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzZul6RxtU

Wildside · 12-03-12, 10:52 AM

You have to only use the video code and not the http:// stuff

SWDK · 12-03-12, 10:55 AM

Wow...what an idiot is right. I really don't understand the way some people think or lack of thinking. Very dangerous!!!!!

Wildside · 12-03-12, 10:55 AM

Responded

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 11:04 AM

I posted a comment on it too. I hope he doesn't get killed.

My big female C. macrops would take my face off if I tried that garbage with her. She is feisty.

Wildside · 12-03-12, 11:14 AM

Why is he calling it a Royal Morph?

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 11:20 AM

I don't think he is...I think he's saying "Don't you guys wish your ball pythons were as pretty as this snake?" It's showboating, and in a very dangerous, immature way. That snake, although one of the milder members of the Cryptelytrops genus, is still more than capable of causing permanent damage and death.

MoreliAddict · 12-03-12, 11:24 AM

lol are they usually that calm?

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 11:27 AM

No they are not usually that calm. Certain individuals of any species can be calm...my Malaysian temple viper for example would most likely be that calm if handled (but I'd NEVER handle her bare-handed like that...WAAAYY too risky).

None of my other pit vipers would handle calmly though...they have heat pits for a reason, and any body heat can be a potential target.

MoreliAddict · 12-03-12, 11:37 AM

Really sad.

This guy (same person) also drives around with his chameleon on his steering wheel?

Should have all of his animals taken away...

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 11:43 AM

Chameleons don't do well with handling and stress....that poor cham must be terrified.

Jay · 12-03-12, 12:28 PM

Poor chamilian

Jay · 12-03-12, 12:29 PM

Venomoid? Still not right though.

Will0W783 · 12-03-12, 12:36 PM

I don't think he says it's venomoid. Even if it were venomoid, it should still be handled like an intact hot. Venomoid snakes can regrow the venom glands or ducts, and even if they don't, a dry bite can cause a nasty infection. They're deep puncture wounds with who knows what kinds of bacteria. Not a good idea....