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Alright, I have been working with/keeping reptiles my whole life. I have always had an interest in working with venomous snakes and have interacted with them in the past (our native copperheads). This is certainly something I want to do right the first time because there may not be a second time. I fully intend on working with native species first and working my way up. (I really have my heart set on eyelash Vipers). My big question is: are there anyone here located around south-west VA, namely Washington county that I may take an apprenticeship under? Any help would be greatly appreciated.