Frank,



I agree with you on certain things and not on others.



I understand that America's legal system is far too ununiformed and almost chaotic (there is absolutely no sense to it!). Pick a state, any state - you'll have conflicting laws.



Regarding liability - is it right to tell someone they're not ready just because you're afraid of suit? It might be better to advise in some cases that the person asking questions should talk it over with a wide assortment of people. Family. Friends. Herpetologists. Toxicologists. Whatever. The list is endless. In making my decision to get into herps, i consulted many people (and not just those with experience in reptiles), and considered the opinions of many people around me.



I'd like to quote my original post:



"With that said, there are always exceptions to every rule. And there are also many other things to consider (money, general husbandry, ability to provide due care and security, opinions of those close to you, licencing restrictions, etc) "



Note the bolded statements.



I think that is far better advice than 'stick to your corns', which is something that appears here quite frequently (and, admittedly, is sometimes appropriate).



Anyways, I think we've covered so many aspects of keeping (who should, who shouldn't, how to spell appropriately, etc). And, I don't wish to continue competing our opinions.



You know my opinions, I know yours. I think that we both agree somewhat with each other, and disagree on aspects too. There's nothing wrong with that.



That said, keep safe -

Aaron.

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• Bad Advice - rearfang, Mon Aug 22 13:23:08 2005
• Agreed... - psilocybe, Mon Aug 22 15:40:49 2005
• RE: Agreed... - rearfang, Mon Aug 22 17:08:45 2005
• I have to chime in too... - Carmichael, Mon Aug 22 17:32:28 2005
• RE: To all those warned off keeping vens.... - arachdude7, Mon Aug 22 18:11:02 2005
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• RE: Bad Advice - Scott Eipper, Tue Aug 23 05:36:55 2005
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• The Myth of danger....? From Bad to Worse. - rearfang, Tue Aug 23 07:55:52 2005
• I don't think there's any need for such hostility - AustHerps, Tue Aug 23 08:32:33 2005
• RE: The Myth of danger....? From Bad to Worse. - AustHerps, Tue Aug 23 08:33:24 2005
• RE: The Myth of danger....? From Bad to Worse. - rearfang, Tue Aug 23 10:41:01 2005
• From Bad to Worse. - Scott Eipper, Wed Aug 24 05:58:08 2005
• RE: From Bad to Worse. - rearfang, Wed Aug 24 06:39:17 2005
• RE: From Bad to Worse. - rearfang, Wed Aug 24 06:58:54 2005
• In that case, what do you think of ... - AustHerps, Wed Aug 24 08:01:19 2005
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• RE: I have to chime in too... - bps516, Wed Aug 24 09:39:20 2005
• RE: In that case, what do you think of ... - AustHerps, Wed Aug 24 09:50:12 2005
• RE: In that case, what do you think of ... - rearfang, Wed Aug 24 10:55:56 2005
• RE: I have to chime in too...well said...Np - rearfang, Wed Aug 24 10:58:56 2005
• RE: In that case, what do you think of ... - AustHerps, Wed Aug 24 20:00:38 2005
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• RE: What 2 sides? - AustHerps, Fri Aug 26 11:51:56 2005