This is not a myth, rather a "time worn" cliche I really get tired of hearing every time a co worker or acquaintance finds out I keep reptiles, mainly snakes. I always hear "The only good snake is a DEAD snake!" To which I have begun to reply, " In another place & time it might be the snake saying that about you!"

Funny thing, no one wants to come to my house, they envision all my snakes & tarantulas run freely throughout my home waiting for the unsuspecting visitor to stop by so they have something to eat again. I've even had some ask me if I feed them small children & dogs & cats? Heaven forbid when I tell them where I keep my frozen mice & rats. Go figure!!