i get what everyone's saying about sensationalism... i really do, but that's everywhere in TV, people understand that - even non-reptile people believe it or not.

but, i don't get how this goes against what we (as herp keepers) stand for... exotic pet ownership IS dangerous many times. big cats, primates, large constrictors, and venomous animals really should not be kept by the vast majority of the general public... i don't know how anybody could dispute this fact?

the fact that so many people don't see a problem with all the dolts that own big varanids, large constrictors and venomous snakes is an issue in and of itself... you let your guard down, you get hurt or killed. that's not to say that no private citizens should have them, but most should not.