What do you think of them? Should people be allowed to own them as pets? Why/why not? Also, if you have heard of the event. 'Rattlesnake roundup,' what are your views on that?
It's a shame that some people are so narrowed minded that they think the only reason someone would own a venomous snake is to be cool. I know a few biologists who own them and I can assure you that they aren't trying to impress anyone. What's wrong with appreciating something that they consider to be beautiful and interesting and can learn from? People are allowed to own guns and are allowed to smoke, so why should other freedoms like owning a snake be taken away? If someone doesn't like them, they don 't have to own them, but criticizing someone else is a shame. Sure, there are plenty of people who shouldn't have them, but that is the case with everything.
As far as rattlesnake roundups, I am strongly opposed to them since the methods they use to catch the rattlers are inhumane (pouring gasoline in their dens, which makes the dens unusable to other animals as well), and they kill all of the rattlers in the end. Many of these rattlers are caught in remote areas where they would never be a threat to people. Exploiting wildlife for a profit is sad.
First off I enjoy the subject of these questions.
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I think that venomous snakes/any venomous reptile/poisonous amphibians have been viewed terribly for many years. Not many realize that they usually do not just go out and attack people because they are the "devil". They do have control over their venom ... it just depends on how potent it is and the reaction of the individual to the venom. Venomous reptiles shouldn't be viewed that harshly anymore and they are just like any other organism, out to eat and reproduce. They may be dangerous , but I think we as human beings are the most dangerous animal.
Responsible individuals should be allowed to own venomous reptiles. Individuals who can properly care for an organism that requires a specific living environment should be allowed, and that is usually when they have a license to do this type of thing. However, most people who have venomous reptiles probably do not have the exact needs for them and some probably have had them die.
As for rattlesnake roundups, I know they used to occur a lot in the history of America. I don't really care for this, especially if the populations of certain rattlesnakes are suffering as it is due to dens being disrupted from construction. Back in the day, rattlesnakes had the years to create a stable population, but with these "roundups" the population has only suffered on top of den disruption.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com If I hadn't received the education I have in the past couple of years, I think that I would have different views on all of these questions.
Venomous snakes serve their niche in their particular ecosystem in the wild. I have non -venomous snakes and will probably never own a venomous one. However, if one chooses to responsibly own venomous snakes, they should have the freedom to do so. But responsibility is key. Cages need to be very secure and in secure rooms themselves. Proper tools need to be available and every cage needs to be labeled with the species and which antivenin is appropriate for treating a bite.
Snakes are fascinating creatures and make wonderful pets if housed and handled properly.
There is no good reason for the average person to own a venomous snake as a pet. It's a stupid risk to take just to own something "cool". They should only be kept by professionals for conservation or research purposes.
I haven't heard much about the rattlesnake roundup.
My view is that venomous snakes are for the wild and the wild only, but some of the most beautiful snakes I have ever seen.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com As far as Rattlesnake roundup goes, whatever sicko that goes to them should be slaughtered as horribly as those rattlesnakes were.
