I would have to disagree with this statement.
"And reptile owners, especially owners of snakes, would have the ability to relocate an animal rather than completely mauling it."

I personally would not try to capture a large Venomous Rattler in my yard. Even the best of handlers have been bitten, and I would not risk my wealfare, or my family's in doing that. It is also unlawfull for anyone to relocate a rattler, unless you have the proper liscence. A small one I may try to scoop in a bucket or something, but I wouldn't try that with a large one. I could call wild life department, but by the time they get here it would most likely be gone. I don't celebrate the killing of anything, but I'm not sure what I would do if I find a large one in my yard? I love snake, but I also love my dogs, and my wife, and my son. This is a touchy subject I know.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

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