Originally Posted by Mooing Tricycle

If you know nothing about keeping venomous reptiles, then perhaps you should be researching the topic thoroughly before jumping in and getting a permit. You need to apprentice for a number of years under an educated and responsible keeper.

"and still not sure if id want a hot but, perhaps if classes are involved or i start with something not too hot after i get a permit (if i do) id perhaps feel more comfortable"

you need to do quite a bit of research.