If you're reading this Danny, I'm sorry all this happened to you. I was floored listening to that radio interview. It makes me so angry this was all twisted and warped. There are some really sick people in this world to try to take your kids and pets away when you took the proper precautions for their safety. I can't even image having to deal with a custody battle with your inlaws. I really hope things get better for you from here on out. Too bad you can't sue them for lying and slander.
Edit: As for walking past venomous. Yep I've done it and didn't even know. I was out on a group trail ride with friends and family. My horse and I were up front. At one people they call up to me saying "A little warning would of been nice!" I turned around and my horse and I had walked right past a rattlesnake moving across the trail. Never coiled or rattled at us. And usually when they are defensive they let you know from a WAYS away to stay away. I've been out on rides in AZ and heard three rattlesnakes on one trail ride alone. Only way we saw them was by their noise and they were at least a good 10 feet off the trail.
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