Is this an acceptable method of housing venomous snakes?

[jjspirko]

I figured as much but I have heard some people who are really pretty affectionate tward their snakes. In fact I have seen quite a bit of animorphism applied to reptiles by man folks.

[Schlyne]

Screen lids for hots is a major no-no with most keepers. A snakes fangs can easily penetrate screen hitting the resting hands on the other side. Also, if something were to fall into the screen breaking it, the snake is gone and you have a potentially deadly escapee. Just my thought on screen tops for hots.

Agreed. I very nearly was nailed by an Usumbara Orange Baboon Tarantula through a screen lid last week (not something you want to get bit by). That spider has nowhere near the striking power of a snake.

[Ginevive]

Sorry, I made this thread and forgot about it. I am glad to hear that this is a good method on keeping venomous.. I thought that it seemed like a good idea. I don't want to keep anything venomous at this point, but I would not rule it out in the far off future.. I can definately see why screen lids would be a no-no.
As for hugging snakes; maybe it would have been better to say you enjoy "handling" your snakes? I like taking them out, especially to show people that are visiting who might never have touched a snake before; it helps to be a goodwill ambassador between misunderstood snakes and curious people.

[jjspirko]

Agreed. I very nearly was nailed by an Usumbara Orange Baboon Tarantula through a screen lid last week (not something you want to get bit by). That spider has nowhere near the striking power of a snake.

Ya know I have dealt with more then my share of venomous snake, even got bit by a copperhead and did not have the heart to kill him (I stepped on him, how can I blame him). I will handle just about any snake but spiders well you guys can have them all.

I think they are cool to look at and all but have NO desire to touch one! I try to remember my feelings about spiders when I deal with people that have similar feelings about snakes so as to be more understanding.

[MelissaFlipski]

I handle and "cradle" our BP in my arms against my chest. Is that a hug? How 'bout a thread called "Have you hugged your snake today?" Or a bumper sticker? Even better!