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    So...This Is A Thing?

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    What makes you think a venomoid doesn't live a happy life? They get pampered just like every other captive snake. Do you really think it knows it doesn't have venom? Many feed captive snakes frozen thawed prey, do you think they feel deprived because they can't kill it themselves? You are anthropomorphizing. I have seen venomoids (like the one I mentioned at NERD) the were perfectly calm when handled. I've been doing this for over 2 decades, I've seen snakes of all types that were terrified of handling. I has nothing to do with "missing its venom glands." I maintain that when it's done by a vet it's no more inhumane than any other proceedure we do for our own convenience or the irresponsibility of society in general.
    Well I can see where your coming from, and I'm sorry if I was a bit mean. I guess in my personal opinion I just don't think it would be good to own a venomous reptile as a pet since the main reason most people want a pet is because they want something they can interact with and have fun with. In my opinion I just think that venomous are beautiful animals that should only be viewed from afar or used to extract their venom for antiserum. If you want to own a venomous snake okay own one, but if your going to take its venom glands away then there is no reason for you owning it since its not even the same anymore. What's the point in owning a venomous snake and then taking the glands away? You should've just gotten a non venomous snake. And I think the snake would know that it's venom was gone. If I removed your tear ducts you would know. It seems subtle to us but its probably a big deal for the snake. Especially since when their adults they spend time learning how much venom to inject to their pray, so I think they would feel like something was missing. But this is all in my opinion. I totally respect yours as well and all of your experience. I just wanted to share what I thought.


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