I don't think you're alone with your feelings, KMG. I feel the same way. This "cool factor" affects lots of different animals adversely. I live in South Florida and can't even begin to tell you how many pit bulls I see roaming the streets or in animal shelters. People get their the"cool factor, don't raise them properly then irresponsibly just let them go. Same US true if snakes. The burms, retics etc are not properly raised, become big and unruly, then end up in the everglades. It sucks and ultimately leads to stupid legislation that hurts responsible owners...anyway, I love retics. Beautiful snake.
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