Finally introducing Snickets!

[tbowman]

I... don't even know where to start. I wasn't trying to argue with you either, just replying to you criticizing my video on youtube. How am I not supposed to reply to that? I'm not one to lie down and take a beating.

I'm not feeding her live because it's my preference. Sure, if she has a problem with live I will try other things, among them being F/T. Like I said in my previous post, she won't pay attention to F/T. Being that she has no problem eating live (I would know cuz I watch when I feed her) I'm not going to change it up. I had a hard time getting her to feed, and now that she's comfortable, I'm not going to mess with it.

So now you're saying that I'm putting my snake in harms way? Wow... I didn't know sitting beside her while she feeds and making sure the mouse doesn't bite or scratch her is putting her in harms way. Maybe I should just walk away?

Things can happen quicker than you think and by time you intervene, it may be too late.

If you watch someone get shot, can you do anything about it? No, because it's too late.

There are hundreds of videos on youtube that have snakes feeding on live prey. If you're going to give me a guilt trip for putting ONE up, I expect that you have left a comment on every single other video on youtube doing the same.

Most people who feed live on youtube have no clue what they're doing. Have you ever read the comments on some of those videos? 99% of cases on youtube the owner is a complete idiot and shouldn't even own a snake.

You say that putting this video on youtube gives snakes a bad reputation. But then you say it makes people think all snake owners like to torture little mice and watch them die. So really you're worried about the reputation of snake owners. That's a solid worry. But think about this, people have owned snakes for 30+ years, one less video on youtube of a snake feeding on a live prey item (That was bred specifically for that use) is not going to change our reputation. If you went up to one person who had a problem with this, and explained to them that young snakes, especially Ball Pythons, are picky eaters and won't take an already dead mouse. Therefore, we have to feed live. Some people continue to feed live, some don't. It really depends on the snake. I'm sure they would understand.

At this rate, how long do you honestly see us being ABLE to have reptiles? Look at the bills hr2811, S373 and hr669. All of which were put into motion one way or another by irresponsible owners. The media and the government will try to find any reason they can for us not to be able to keep the animals we love.

Explain to me how was I not responsible. I'd love to know.

Already did.

Once again I'm looking out for the best interest of you, your snake, and the herp community.