Western diamondback pics.

[Crotalids]

Do you not understand when a poster shares pictures of an event that happened a few years ago in which he has pinned a snake and a fellow forum member comes on here and says "the only reason to pin a snake is to look macho" where the abrasive feelings come from? That is a legitimate question I believe. The problem I see on many forums is people want to point out what they perceive as a wrong doing then add a little jab at the end. The macho comment was pointless and in no way could be deemed as helpful advice. Im all for advice on here, heck I've posted a bunch of questions and got great help in response. I just wish some people were more tactful in the way they present advice ie: no need add comments such as "trying to be macho" or "next time you handle a snake you might want to know the scientific name."
but that's me and I don't expect everyone to see it my way but I will point out when I think someone uses poor taste in a response.

My first reply to this thread was just one of simple advice:

"Good job.

But in future, don't bother pinning a venomous snakes for no reason.

1. You aren't experienced in pinning venomous snakes, you are presenting yourself with an opportunity to get tagged.

2. It's needless stress on the animal. Just get a stick, and move it. End of story. "

To which the OP replied in a defensive manner, saying he didn't ask for my advice etc. At the end of the day, i am the one with experience with venomous snakes, not him. For HIS safety i merely pointed out that he should not be pinning a venomous snake, if he does not have the necessary experience. Like Jason has previously stated, venomous keepers only pin their snakes as an absolute last resort. I don't understand why you think we are saying this to seem 'more knowledgeable', if the OP won't take heed of the advice, fine, but hopefully someone else reading this thread might do so in the future.

If you think Jason's comment about knowing the species was off handed, it isn't. You obviously do not understand the implications of a venomous snake bite. Just because they use the same antivenom for rattlesnake bites, does NOT mean it's a good idea to know nothing about the species you are trying to relocate etc. It is very important, rattlesnakes venom is very different to one another (From mild local effects, to life threatening systemic symptoms), and can be very different even amongst the same species dependent on the locale. e.g Crotalus scutulatus (Mojave rattlesnake)