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Any surgery to an animal can be difficult for them. Some operations (like spay/neuter) are benificial and serve an actual purpose. Others like venom gland removal, seem senseless. It is right up there with defanging and declawing large cats as pets. If you are not willing to take on the responsibility and risks of the Whole animal and its needs then you probably sould not own it. There are some truely spectacular hots I would love to own. However I do not feel I am educated or experienced enough to keep them. For people with the expertese, I think hots are just as legitimate to keep as boas or any other reptile. I think you should have to have permits and possibly some type of profession handling experience before keeping them in a private collection however. Lets not give the HSUS any fuel to toss on the fire. Everyone please herp responsibly.
Sacha Skaggs
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