My Response to ignorant peoples comments about me

You should calculate out the statistics for bites and deaths by the size of the animal population. If there are millions more dogs than snakes, it's only obvious that there would be more bites. The question is more what's the percentage chance of being killed by a single dog or a single snake according to the statistics.

It really bothers me because people uneducated in the subject think and talk as if I'm somehow putting my kids in danger by keeping these animals. Especially when said people have dogs the size of horses. Not that the dogs are a danger but is keeping snakes certainly are no more of a threat to them. People just fear what they don't understand. But as a responsible parent I absolutely need to set the record straight when such accusations are made. Not only are they safe, they teach respect and responsibility it gives my kids and I something that is "ours" that bonds us. Something as mundane as spot cleaning crap may turn out to be some of the most memorable time I spend talking with my kids growing up. Always after all that point being when people say dumb things I really think its on us to put the truth about our hobby out there one person at a time.


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Originally Posted by Rob

It really bothers me because people uneducated in the subject think and talk as if I'm somehow putting my kids in danger by keeping these animals. Especially when said people have dogs the size of horses. Not that the dogs are a danger but is keeping snakes certainly are no more of a threat to them. People just fear what they don't understand. But as a responsible parent I absolutely need to set the record straight when such accusations are made. Not only are they safe, they teach respect and responsibility it gives my kids and I something that is "ours" that bonds us. Something as mundane as spot cleaning crap may turn out to be some of the most memorable time I spend talking with my kids growing up. Always after all that point being when people say dumb things I really think its on us to put the truth about our hobby out there one person at a time.


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Well, actually I guess we could be putting our kids in danger by subjecting them to these snakes!
If we don't make sure the kids get a good education, work hard, and get a good job they will not be able to afford this addiction, causing them to seek psychiatric help!!
Hahahahaha!!!!!😂

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Originally Posted by Slashmaster

You should calculate out the statistics for bites and deaths by the size of the animal population. If there are millions more dogs than snakes, it's only obvious that there would be more bites. The question is more what's the percentage chance of being killed by a single dog or a single snake according to the statistics.

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Dogs get registered, snakes do not in most places. So I'm not sure how you would get that number.

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Originally Posted by Rob

Something as mundane as spot cleaning crap may turn out to be some of the most memorable time I spend talking with my kids growing up.
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I have spent lots of quality time with my daughter cleaning/feeding the snakes. Wait until they clean the for you! It's really cute when they think they are sneaky and want to surprise you with having cleaned the snakes. I love it when my daughter tip toes into the kitchen for a garbage bag and gloves while I'm cooking dinner. :)

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Originally Posted by Rob

It really bothers me because people uneducated in the subject think and talk as if I'm somehow putting my kids in danger by keeping these animals.

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Because your kids are going to get eaten one day Rob! Think of the children!

I love it!I have heard the what about the kids thing so many times,my kids love the snakes,all of them,have no fear of them but tons of respect!I have a hundred pound pit bull,that DOES bite and no one says a word but that my house is robber proof!It's crazy but I never argue I just laugh,they are ignorant and missing on the greatest stress relief and the thing that actually saved my relationship!

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Originally Posted by Daybreaker

Because your kids are going to get eaten one day Rob! Think of the children!

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Such a logical point!!! Lol :p


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Slashmaster is the most accurate person on this topic. You can't compare statistics of an animal that is ever-present in the America household to an animal that is a niche market. Furthermore, you'd have to calculate in time of interaction - how often are snakes handled versus say time where your dog is in reach to actually bite?


I get the point you are trying to make, but posting statistics is about as reliable as a used car saleman's word. Just let it go in one ear and out the other. I have no idea why you're so rustled, but people bring up points for the sake of argument, not to pursue the truth or have their mind changed. When someone actually wants to learn they'll initiate differently.

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Originally Posted by zee-man

I have no idea why you're so rustled

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Because I was told I and any parent that keeps and teaches their children about snakes are irresponsible parents. When it couldn't be further from the truth, and they are just ignorant and misinformed on the subject. The only reason I made the dog comparison is simply because they keep large dogs, not because it was an apples apples comparison.

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