I think this is a very interesting question. As a filmmaker and a herper, I film my snakes because I think they're beautiful and want to share my vision of them with the world. That being said, I did film my corn snake killing and feeding on a rat, but it is done in the context of a film about snakes, not a sensationalist 15-second clip to titillate viewers. In fact, what do you think of my video? Is this type of video also damaging to herpers? I certainly don't want to encourage animal abuse. My mice and rats are all very well cared for up to the moment they meet their Maker.

Here's a link to my video, let me know what you think:
http://revver.com/watch/112125
"Domestic Serpents" video


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