East African Gaboon Viper

Thank you for your post, I'm not trying to be a 'jerk' to anyone and I've NEVER EVER recommended ANYONE free handle venomous snakes. But there are all kinds of 'dangerous' things people do in this world that are legal such as sky diving (not me lol) drag racing (one of my best friends died labor day weekend this year legally racing on a track) bungee jumping (nope not me) etc, etc.
We don't condemn these things because someone may or may not become injured or die. I doubt either of us will change our mind but can't we agree to disagree?

I can agree to disagree. As I said, nothing personal Barry. You may not believe it but my intent in posting my opinion was to assure any young or inexperience person who came along this thread would be able to read both sides before attempting to handle hots. I cherish my venomous collection so much that I would not risk a bite and the potential of having family and friends on me to get rid of them. I understand risking your life but I don't want to risk my hobby. There is no need to free handle venomous snakes, it's no more enjoyable than any other snake, pretty much the same although all species and individuals have their own quirks. There is never a good reason to have any part of your body within the striking distance of a venomous snake. Any time a venomous snake has an opportunity to bite it's because the handler is taking an unnecessary risk and intentionally putting his/her life in danger. We can argue all day whether that decision is stupid or not, it depends on your personal priorities and how much value you give your life/well-being. But I doubt anyone could make a convincing argument as to why someone should free handle venomous snakes. So Barry, what is the point of this thread? Not trying to be a jerk, I'm just curious.

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The point of this thread is just simply show my snakes to others just like on many other threads on here. It still amazes me that no one is this concerned about all the violence on T.V and in kid's video games.
Apparently a man and his snakes on a snake forum is deemed more dangerous to the youth of America than violence or drugs.

Originally Posted by 54bogger

The point of this thread is just simply show my snakes to others just like on many other threads on here. It still amazes me that no one is this concerned about all the violence on T.V and in kid's video games.
Apparently a man and his snakes on a snake forum is deemed more dangerous to the youth of America than violence or drugs.

There is plenty of concern for those subjects, and it is a straw man argument anyway, no one is going to run after it.. I bet your cute little straw post came from a list of 'answers to give' on a venomous handling site.

Boy, your like a dog with a bone huh?

This pic is for you Lucy, Merry Christmas!

Originally Posted by 54bogger

Boy, your like a dog with a bone huh?

I guess you are out of intelligent answers (there are none, on your topic of posting free handling venomous, IMHO) and your B list straw men arguments fell flat. Not much left.

Your right, only thing left is to keep posting more pics. lol
Enjoy

Originally Posted by 54bogger

The point of this thread is just simply show my snakes to others just like on many other threads on here.

There is a member here ,Yasin, he has a thread showing his venomous snakes, they are beautiful.
This thread is different, it does not simply show off your beautiful gabby, it shows off free handling, and some people have opinions on that subject. You seem as if you feel it is OK to post your opinion, but you do not want to hear others with differing opinions.