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Oh boy... where to start. I do not have time for this, yet at the same time I feel compelled to voice my opinion.
I disagree 100% and wholeheartedly in regards to Frank's statement that a private individual cannot have the capability to keep venomous safely. Or what to do in case of a bite.
Many people in the private sector are professionals. Professionally built buildings just for venomous, professional enclosures, professional tools, professional protocols. Permitted for exotics, they keep the proper antivenin on premises. Get invited to do talks, etc. at seminars and even to major universities that specialize in veterinary practice. Isn't this person capable? Of course he/she is.
Others in the private sector are also professionals... curators at zoos for example. That also keep venomous in their private residences. Again, perfectly capable.
Some zoos are private. I know a couple that specialize in venomous and they are world class and renowned as such. Would the people here be capable? Yes.
Some in the private sector are merely hobbyists. That use professional enclosures, tools, protocols. Here in Ca., hobbyists are only allowed to keep native crotalids (except for crotalus ruber, as of last year). The hospitals keep the antivenin which is the same for all the native crotes here.. If a hobbyist knows what he/she is doing, has all the proper equipment, training, protocols in effect then a bite should never happen. And if one was to happen, the protocol is the same as any professional would do. Capable.
Obviously there are a lot of people who shouldn't have venomous. But there are people who should not drive a vehicle, own a firearm, or even walk the streets freely. These are NOT the type of people I am talking about.
Everyone needs to know their limitations, as with anything in life. But to state that nobody in the private sector can safely and properly possess venomous is just plain untrue.
Regards,
Greg
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