I have looked thru this post briefly, bout 15 minutes. I am going to stick my neck out and give my two cents. This has nothing to do about large snakes, small snakes, keeping dogs , turtles or whatever.
This is a forum. A community that helps each other thru mistakes and learn about how to do things better. Beside the fact that this individual got himself into a tough situation. He approached the community admitting he made a mistake and within a few posts was being negatively attacked about his mistake. He came to the forum asking for advice and help. Telling him he should not have gotten this animal and why is totally appropriate, but to call him an idiot at the same time doesnt work. If you want to get your point across you can be candid with your advice and offer solutions and your concerns without being an @##.
I agree with all the issues the big snake people are presenting, but be productive with your concerns. For example when a patient comes to see me for back pain.....I dont say "hey you friggen idiot.......duh you have back pain because you are fat.......you did this to yourself you dumb@##. I present all information and solution to the problems.
Isnt that the goal of this community? You can be candid and state your opinion without being an @##.
For example......As others have said you probably bit off more then you can chew but keep in mind gloves dont solve the issue that you may not be ready. That snake can bite anywhere, and if you are alone your are gonna be in serious trouble.......
My opinion would be it best to start with a small juvenile to learn and grow with the animal....if something goes wrong with this 8 footer not only will it affect you with serious reprecussions it will also negatively affect the community which fights each day to hold on to our rights to have these animals. As you can see by the Florida example not months ago.
Will the individual take this to heart and make the change more likely with this approach ....or with the hey yeah wear gloves that will keep ya safe your dumb @##.
So in the end I take the side of the one looking for help and those that treat the problem and respond like they are 15 are the ones that should learn how to communicate effectively on the same level that this individual will learn the animal is more then he can handle and the risk reward for having that animal is not tipped in his favor.
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