hello everyone



i love herps, even venomous ones...i am absolutely fascinated by them...and i was just curious to see when you all started training to deal with venomous species, and how you did it...



i am only 16, and i know that most of you would agree that i am not experienced enough to deal with venomous...but i want to be a biologist (specializing in herpetology)...and it wouldn't do me much good trekking through unknown territory looking for venomous snakes & not knowing what to do with them once i captured them!



so, i am just curious to see what the venomous experts have to say about their snakes/lizards/etc...and how you got to be to the point where you could consider yourself "experienced"...



also, does anyone know about the regulations in PA? ...i've heard there aren't any laws banning venomous species in PA...but that some native species can not be kept without special permits...



i am seeking knowlege, and i found that first hand experience is the best way to get it.



thanks everyone!



jessica






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