but I know where you're coming from. I've met most of the keepers at Cincinnati, and know very well that their personal opinions are not against private individuals keeping hot snakes; they've even bought snakes from me (other Bothrops in fact). I am getting the sense, that they have to give a "diplomatic" answer because of their positions within the zoo, but readily acknowledge that there are many qualified skilled keepers in the private sector.



It's just unfortunate, that one hobbyist made a mistake and paid the ultimate price. We all just have to be that much more careful and look out for one another. I wouldn't say I agree with the zookeepers, but reading posts over the years and meeting various keepers on the forums, and getting a sense of who keeps what, its not difficult to tell who's qualified and who's not and then again, those that have no business whatso ever owning venomous snakes. Even you Chadm I haven't met you in person, but I've read enough posts of yours and from others to know that you're a very skilled, experienced keeper. At the same time, I've read posts from others, who I wouldn't want within 10 feet of me if I were bagging a difficult snake(cobra, lancehead, etc).



Some zookeepers, may have an attitude, but its not all of them and in this case, I think they had to put on their "AZA faces" for the interview. I got an email from one keeper that all of the snakes were very well fed and in good physical condition.



MH

www.matabuey.com

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• RE: Very well said. - bachman, Tue Sep 14 15:03:56 2004
• RE: Many still are private keepers....they just can't say it. - Thouston, Tue Sep 14 15:34:34 2004
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