Get ready to cancel your Animal Planet station...

[blackcrystal22]

I wish this statement was correct, but unfortunately there have been documented deaths in the United States.

I was pretty sure there were as well, that's why I was confused.

I'd possibly think the same way except for one fact:

There has NEVER been ONE DARN SINGLE DEATH from a venomous reptile kept in captivity in the US EVER, despite hundreds of thousands (possibly even millions?) being kept by keepers both responsible and irresponsible alike.

There is no arguing the inherent dangers, but even the most dangerous of dangerous reptiles are safer keeping as pets than just about any other hobby out there.

You can't even use the "danger to the public" argument, as I believe there has never been one instance of a stranger getting hurt by either an escaped large constrictor or venomous reptile.

I would like to know where you get your information from too before you say that there hasn't been a single death in the U.S. from a captive venomous reptile.

I'm not saying I agree with the program, because I don't. I just want to make sure information is straight.