Western diamondback pics.

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I think that posts 16,19 and 24 clearly show what the response to offering unsolicited advice as to the proper way to do things would be. As far as band wagon jumping goes. This is not an opinion I just acquired today, and I would say 15 years of keeping hots and still haveing all 10 fingers is a testimate to doing things the safest way possible.

Let's clear this up:

This is not a bandwagon thing.

While handling a snake causes some stress in general, pinning is extremely stressful for the animal. It is also potentially harmful to the snake and dangerous for the handler.

There is no need to pin a venomous snake in the field. If you need to get a closer look or to gather data, then the best method is to use tubes to restrain them (and protect you).

Period.