Ernie,

you made some good points in your post, Some of the stuff I didn't really agree with though.

Comparing a bite that occurs from a miscalculation or simple mistake by some one using the proper safety equipment and following a safety protocol(as in terry's case) to a bite that occurs because someone intentionally and habitually handles snakes with his bare hands(as in davids case) is not really an apple to apple comparison.

As you said no one is immune from the risk of a bite even with proper equipment/practices, I also agree with you that David is not simply lucky, he chooses to put himself into some very dangerous situations on a regular basis and has had an astoundingly low number of bites, he is a skilled handler.



You said that he accepts the risks that come with choosing to do what he does,another thing that comes with that choice

is that he will not likely gain the respect of people who try to present venomous keepers as safe and responsible by handling their animals properly.

Ryan

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