guyer is right. The beer sells more than anything else at these events. Also we have confirmed and have video from B.R. Miller that the Noxen, PA "festival" does work this way. So does San Antonio, Florida's "festival". One snake per hunter and then they are released.

Also there is no need for crap like this.

http://youtu.be/OKPFZn7NR7s

PS that video will be disturbing to some!