I get a feeling this person wants a venomous for the "oh wow, look how cool I am" factor....and that usually either leads to a terrible accident, or, having the animal confiscated (when enough people know you keep venomous herps, particularly those who feel like they have to show it off to the world, word gets around and eventually, some sort of law/ordinance will be passed) resulting in more stringent laws being passed. If this person is looking for an "eye candy" snake, I would recommend an albino tri colored king/milk, an albino ball python, or something like that. Venomous snakes should NEVER be considered animals you can pet/hold/or even use thick gloves to grab behind the neck (one, its terrible for the snake and two, a fang would have no problem puncturing a thick leather glove). Although its not for me to tell anyone that they shouldn't own a venomous snake, my opinion is that most people should not consider owning a venomous snake (and for the VERY few that do, they have the resources, experience, maturity, and proper intentions as to why you own venomous herps).



Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center

Lake Forest, IL



>>I think Greg covered it perfectly. However, consider Zoo keepers take care of their collection with experience and skill but still don't have a perfect safety record, accidents do happen.

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>>Don't consider it till you've been properly trained and you gain experience.

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>>Al

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>>"Fighting on the forums is like competing in the Special Olympics, even if you win, you're still retarded."

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>>DH June 2005
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Rob Carmichael, Curator

The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm

Lake Forest, IL

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