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Venomoid debate on here.

I personally am not for it, but if people do it, Are they any worse than those of us who "fix" our pets? I realise it's a very touchy subject, and see it both ways, but instead of insulting people, why no try to educate them whith proper husbandry any safety protocals???

We need to stick together, or it will all be a beautiful memory, that we once had!!!!!!!!

I love my venomous, just not the crap that goes along with it!

Chad

"I personally am not for it, but if people do it, Are they any worse than those of us who "fix" our pets?"

Spaying and neutering mammals is done for humane reasons, to prevent the birth of unwanted animals that may suffer because they cannot be properly cared for. Additionally it has demonstrable health benefits for some species. Some female mammals that are neither spayed nor bred are at extremely high risk for reproductive disorders. Neutered males are at lowered risk for injuries from fighting or being killed on the road.

Venomoiding is much more comparable to declawing or debarking, cosmetic procedures that benefit only the owner and not the animal. Additionally, not too many dog and cat dealers are hacking up their own animals in the garage without pain medication for profit. There have been a few, and they have been arrested and convicted of cruelty to animals and of practicing veterinary medicine without a license.

If the law was enforced equitably in reptile cases as well as for cute fuzzy dogs and cats, a lot of amateur venomoiders would be doing some jail time or at least paying heavy fines. It is more difficult (though not impossible) to get officials to pay attention to cases of cruelty to venomous snakes.

you would not believe how mad it makes me how the law only worry about keeper's. not the idiots butchering hot snakes. if you want a non-venomous snake GET A CORN SNAKE NOT A MOMBA

ps. if my post affined any one well they can kiss my (radio edit)......lol I feel very strongly about this matter.

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