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by ap42182 on September 9, 2006
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Hi all, I am just curious what is the appeal of keeping a venomous reptile? Thanks, take care.
Sincerely,
Dave
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by snakeguy101 on September 9, 2006
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there is always a facination with us, their color, behavior, and trying to break their reputation as mindless killers to the public are our main reasons for our intrest.
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chris hartmann
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by ALA_snake33 on September 9, 2006
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Dave: The main reason I Kept Venomous Snakes was to Learn from them myself, and also to Help Teach the Public about the Need and Service they play in our Native Environments.
If it wasn’t for my Fascination with these Beautiful Animals, I probably would have lived a Very Boring Life. They have filled my Life with absolute Fun and Fancy, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
So to give a short answer to you Question “as if I could “LOL” . I have loved these Animals since I was 10 Years Old and will always care for them even if my Job don’t allow me to Keep them.
PS: I hope your Fascination keeps growing also, for these Wonderful, Beautiful, and Colorful Animals “they need all the help they can get”.
Be Safe Ya’ll, Happy Herping : Wally
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by Buzztail1 on September 10, 2006
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Dave,
For myself, I would answer that I like them because they are snakes.
I know that seems simplistic but it is true.
A lot of folks I know keep only nonvenomous or only venomous. I like snakes, in general, so I keep both. I use both in my classroom presentations and instead of pulling out a venomoid to acquaint people with a snake's natural behavior, I pull out a California Kingsnake or a Bull Snake. My venomous don't get to feel human hands on their scales unless I need to sex them (in tubes) or (knock on wood) apply medication.
So why snakes?
I'm just weird, I guess. I brought home my first snake at about age four and for some reason I am still doing it. They are just about the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on the planet.
Just my opinion,
Karl
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by SnakeYa on September 10, 2006
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It takes a certain type of person to do what a lot of us do. Keeping venomous snakes is just something we chose. Its not that most of us do it because they are dangerous, but have more of a "personality" about them. Seeing a cobra up close in personal is, in my opinion, one of the most interesting things to see. I keep both venomous and non-ven, so i guess snakes in general are just plain exciting.
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by ap42182 on September 17, 2006
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My fascination for snakes continues to grow. They are all so fascinating, especially the venomous species. they are a marvel of evolution. It is a shame that they are persecuted though. It's odd and annoying how people view snakes as such a threat when they really aren't. On WI's herp. society's website, they have some interesting facts on dogs being more of a threat to people then herps. It is too bad that you guys get so much grief for keeping a venomous reptile. I am sure a dangerous dog would do much more damage then a venomous snake on the loose, since a snake's first instinct would probably to find a hiding place if it got out, where an aggressive dog would probably attack the first animal/person encountered. If they don't want people to own a venomous snake because they might get hurt then they might as well outlaw alcohol, boxing and a whole list of other stuff too because it is to dangerous. If people can have a dangerous dog,then you guys should be able to have your snakes. Plus how often do venomous snakes escape from the home of their owners(honestly I don't know, but I am curious)? Thanks and take care
Sincerely,
Dave
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