I've kept animals all my life and reptiles, in particular, for over 30 years: The only time I've ever been bitten by a snake was when I was tired. Being tired is a strong impairment and is often overlooked. I truly wonder what kind of person would be offended by anything you've said in this video. You've laid out your stance based on your experience in a straight forward way. Perhaps it's those who need to keep venomous reptiles to show off at the risk of life and limb who might begrudge you for calling them out. I live in a very large city in the north east. Hots are prohibited by municipal law. If you want to see venomous snakes we have a great zoo and two reptile zoos. This, as to your point, has pushed responsible and irresponsible keepers to acquire and possess illegal animals. Anti-venom is not stocked by ANY hospital in this region so good luck to those keepers. I really enjoy this video format! Cheers!
this is a really cool vid and i agree on all of it especailly the free handling non venomous snakes free handle as much as possible more power to you you can make mistakes and worst that can happen you can get a few extra holes in you but theres far to many channels on youtube that free handle venomous snakes which is just foolish and sends the wrong message to people that could get them killed or worst like having less limb's than you started with
The thing is the attention seeking free handlers don't really care about the hobby, their animals, or the community as a whole. If they did, they would represent it better. What they care about is themselves. It's all about "LOOK AT ME!" look what I can do. It's like the young children at the park that just want attention and haven't grown up past the "Mom! Look at me!" stage of their life. These are the people that the govenment look at when they want to impose bans, They say, "Yeah, we can't trust people like this to be responsible and safe, so just BAN EM!"
I do not own nor would I ever own snakes. I love them and I love all of the videos. With that being said this is a fabulous and super informative video. Thank you so much. I am sure not a professional or even a novice, but this video should be considered by every handler out there. God bless.
Great informative video. Im a 20 year snake keeper but a new venomous keeper. My keeping of my 1 baby SoPac rattler adheres to the recommendations of this video. Thanks.
Ya had me until the not keeping in ur living quarters or with children have to disagree in reference to if u have a standard escape proof locked room with escape proof locked enclosures jus like Florida allows you can keep them safely in ur home and with children if you are locked down tight and only one with access and not when the children are present. Been doing it as well as many other well know reputable responsible keepers for years now. Other than that totally agree with what u said. My snake room does not come open or unlocked when my child is present. If you do that and it's been escape proofed absolutely okay 100% not even anything CPS can do about it if ur not breaking laws.
Ok so 20 yrs. keeping venomous and non venomous snakes (I've also kept spiders, scorpions, and a couple of bearded dragon lizards at different times). Currently I keep a western hognose and 2 western diamondback rattlesnakes 120 gallon what was a saltwater tank so super thick glass. A male and female both about 3 ft. long I cohabitate them and yes there's added risk. My male puppy dog tame I don't even use tools anymore for him I actually treat him as if he's non venomous (I usually wonder if he knows how dangerous he actually can be). My female a typical rattlesnake doesn't ride well on hooks, completely spastic and aggressive once I get her out of the cage (I DON'T) but could sit in her strike range and not get bit once I get her out of the cage and outside for mental enrichment and UVA/UVB.....Under hot safety a security protocols always. I've never been envenomated but have got tapped 2 different times once from each snake. Some days instead of maintenance I just close the tank back up. As far as government rules in my opinion I think there should be some but not at the cost of government infringeing on my rights to keep these animals. I've never had an escape except when I sat and watched my at the time 8ft. Burmese python escape his cage just to see if he could do it. Not a big deal if it's a 8 ft. Burm or a hognose snake it's a big deal when a 7 in. Variable bush viper or a monocoled cobra get loose. Also in my opinion everyone has their own rules and safety protocols in their snake rooms. My rattlesnake and hognose tanks sit right by my bed, granted it's only me and another adult in the house and I'm the only one that does anything with the snake tanks. As far as anti venon I should keep some on hand but don't because of the cost and as far as working alone that's the way I like it no distractions.
Tanks with lights are better but I guess I'm listening information is information uvb lights and plants of space is the way I roll.💙🦎🦗🪳🐸🐢🐍🪲🦂🕷️🐊🐌🇵🇸🇺🇦🏳️🌈🇺🇲🏳️⚧️🙂
I'm a novice but this is rock solid advice. I like how you described free handling.
I've kept animals all my life and reptiles, in particular, for over 30 years: The only time I've ever been bitten by a snake was when I was tired.
Being tired is a strong impairment and is often overlooked.
I truly wonder what kind of person would be offended by anything you've said in this video. You've laid out your stance based on your experience in a straight forward way.
Perhaps it's those who need to keep venomous reptiles to show off at the risk of life and limb who might begrudge you for calling them out.
I live in a very large city in the north east. Hots are prohibited by municipal law. If you want to see venomous snakes we have a great zoo and two reptile zoos. This, as to your point, has pushed responsible and irresponsible keepers to acquire and possess illegal animals. Anti-venom is not stocked by ANY hospital in this region so good luck to those keepers.
I really enjoy this video format!
Cheers!
This guy is so sensible. Really well thought out. Obviously knows his business. Lot of respect to him. Loved the video
Well said Ronnie. I agree 100% with you on this video.
Thank you sir.
Informative video.
We appreciate it!
About best tutorial and honest informative video ever seen on venomous snakes
That was a very informative video, Cuz. Great Info., thank You. I can vouch for your personal knowledge of impairments, stated. LOL ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👀😎
I appreciate that...
this is a really cool vid and i agree on all of it especailly the free handling non venomous snakes free handle as much as possible more power to you you can make mistakes and worst that can happen you can get a few extra holes in you but theres far to many channels on youtube that free handle venomous snakes which is just foolish and sends the wrong message to people that could get them killed or worst like having less limb's than you started with
The thing is the attention seeking free handlers don't really care about the hobby, their animals, or the community as a whole. If they did, they would represent it better.
What they care about is themselves. It's all about "LOOK AT ME!" look what I can do. It's like the young children at the park that just want attention and haven't grown up past the "Mom! Look at me!" stage of their life. These are the people that the govenment look at when they want to impose bans, They say, "Yeah, we can't trust people like this to be responsible and safe, so just BAN EM!"
@@ColdBloodCreations i honestly didn't know you kept Venomous to i figired it was just non Venomous for the pet trade
I do not own nor would I ever own snakes. I love them and I love all of the videos. With that being said this is a fabulous and super informative video. Thank you so much. I am sure not a professional or even a novice, but this video should be considered by every handler out there. God bless.
Been keeping venomous for a few years now. This video is very good.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great informative video. Im a 20 year snake keeper but a new venomous keeper. My keeping of my 1 baby SoPac rattler adheres to the recommendations of this video. Thanks.
Awesome! Be safe.
Great video! I agree with every point you made.
Thanks!
Great information! Although i'm not a keeper myself. Just venomous.
Thank you.
@@ColdBloodCreations get anti vemon to cause that stupid to house deadly snakes and nothing to save yourself
What part of Georgia?
I'm a venomous keeper in Oklahoma. I'm in great standing with my local wildlife officer and stay up to code.
You sir, are a fine American!
Nice vid
Gracious!
Ya had me until the not keeping in ur living quarters or with children have to disagree in reference to if u have a standard escape proof locked room with escape proof locked enclosures jus like Florida allows you can keep them safely in ur home and with children if you are locked down tight and only one with access and not when the children are present. Been doing it as well as many other well know reputable responsible keepers for years now. Other than that totally agree with what u said. My snake room does not come open or unlocked when my child is present. If you do that and it's been escape proofed absolutely okay 100% not even anything CPS can do about it if ur not breaking laws.
FWC is through. After what I've seen. They are needed
What about first responders showing up to help an envenomated person? That would be a really bad day at work!
Rule #2, goes for any type of reptile. I know someone that got attacked by his Yellow Anaconda he was under the influence.
True! There is nothing like getting bitten by a drunk Anaconda!
Ok so 20 yrs. keeping venomous and non venomous snakes (I've also kept spiders, scorpions, and a couple of bearded dragon lizards at different times). Currently I keep a western hognose and 2 western diamondback rattlesnakes 120 gallon what was a saltwater tank so super thick glass. A male and female both about 3 ft. long I cohabitate them and yes there's added risk. My male puppy dog tame I don't even use tools anymore for him I actually treat him as if he's non venomous (I usually wonder if he knows how dangerous he actually can be). My female a typical rattlesnake doesn't ride well on hooks, completely spastic and aggressive once I get her out of the cage (I DON'T) but could sit in her strike range and not get bit once I get her out of the cage and outside for mental enrichment and UVA/UVB.....Under hot safety a security protocols always. I've never been envenomated but have got tapped 2 different times once from each snake. Some days instead of maintenance I just close the tank back up. As far as government rules in my opinion I think there should be some but not at the cost of government infringeing on my rights to keep these animals. I've never had an escape except when I sat and watched my at the time 8ft. Burmese python escape his cage just to see if he could do it. Not a big deal if it's a 8 ft. Burm or a hognose snake it's a big deal when a 7 in. Variable bush viper or a monocoled cobra get loose. Also in my opinion everyone has their own rules and safety protocols in their snake rooms. My rattlesnake and hognose tanks sit right by my bed, granted it's only me and another adult in the house and I'm the only one that does anything with the snake tanks. As far as anti venon I should keep some on hand but don't because of the cost and as far as working alone that's the way I like it no distractions.
Sooooo. ...my snake pit is ...??
The #1 mistake is actually, keeping venomous snakes.
I’d rather live in a house full of venomous snakes than in a house with my in-laws any day…
Yeah, The government will keep us safe (if we pay them)😂🤡
Tanks with lights are better but I guess I'm listening information is information uvb lights and plants of space is the way I roll.💙🦎🦗🪳🐸🐢🐍🪲🦂🕷️🐊🐌🇵🇸🇺🇦🏳️🌈🇺🇲🏳️⚧️🙂