That way, they're not harming existing populations, they're still being utilized in the ecosystem (provided you consider humans part of it) instead of rotting in a dumpster, and you can save the head, skin, and rattle for demonstrations.



I still let the little ones go for the various snake-eating animals here locally. "Letting them be" is simply not a solution when where they "be" is inside someone's house (it happens!). Dry bites or not, I haven't seen anyone 'round here that's willing to take that chance of venturing into their garage or yard (or their kids doing it) and just hoping there's not a snake to step on.
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Chris McMartin

www.mcmartinville.com

I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet

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