in the 'hundreds' of bites mentioned in my burm bites post?



Quote by BrianSmith: Being bitten goes hand in hand with keeping snakes. I get bitten all the time. Not because I am necessarily foolish or careless, but because I prefer to get up close and personal with all my snakes. I have been bitten hundreds of times and have pretty much just gotten used to it. It's my choice to work up close and personal with my snakes and I accept full responsibility for the times that I get bitten.



Getting up close and personal is a choice, but it is not necessary to unduly stress the snake OR take a bite when it can be avoided. Using a hook to remove the snake from it's enclosure is the safe (and accepted) method when dealing with large boids...tempting it with your warm hand isn't. Consistent gentle handling is important in taming a snake that will eventually be a giant, one that CAN cause serious harm as an adult. We should support safe handling practices in our hobby, not potentially reckless behaviour. There is simply no reason we cannot enjoy handling and caring for our pets while at the same time minimizing the risks to ourselves and others.



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