Originally Posted by Deborah
Could not agree more
For those who think it is a great idea to take your snake out in public (mall, park , etc) think again, this industry is under tremendous scrutiny, over the last couple of years legislation have been threatening our rights to keep reptiles (some were successful).
Forcing people to be subjected to YOUR pet snake does nothing but give ammunition to those trying to take our right away from us, so use common sense because YOUR actions reflect on our entire community.
Actually, of course this is MY opinion, taking your pet to the park or other pet friendly environment is a great thing to do. It does not "force" people to be subjected to anything. It is actually one of the best ways to get people to see them and to learn about them..... and this alone sometimes gets them over the natural fear of them. It’s a great feeling when you introduce a gentle snake to someone who fears them and to see that person actually touch or hold the snake before they leave. It's about educating people. Keeping your pet caged up and in doors all the time is not going to bring less scrutiny to our hobby. The ammunition that the loony’s need they get from the irresponsible keepers who do not provide secure enclosures or properly care for them...or the ones who release their monstrous beasts into the wild.
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