I could see this being TRUE only due to proximity.

Usually in the wild a snake will be able to retreat away from a human rather then risking a confrontation. This leads to fewer bits and deaths.
In a captive situation, the snake will most likly be cornered and have no other option but to attack. Additionally there is the problem with being warmblooded and possibly walking into an enclosure after a meal or smelling of prey items. Another recipie for disaster.
I am not basing this on any fact, just my logic. Your friend could be right, but it would be wrong to imply that captive snakes are more dangerous. Plain and simple ... when there is more interaction there is a higher chance of a bite weather in the wild or in captivity.
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- Jason F.

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