Quote Originally Posted by Oxylepy View Post
This doesn't look like he's being a jerk, it looks like he has good snake hands. Good on him. It's risky, but it's similar to handling another snake without being bit.

Now, other people trying to replicate it is dangerous.

Just because other people are stupid enough to go out and do something stupid, doesn't mean he can't show off his snakes and ability with them.
Honestly, though, I think he has simply been lucky, is all. Has nothing to do with good snake hands. Just about every experienced snake handler has been bitten by snakes (non ven) when handling them. Oftentimes more then once or twice.
Only difference is, if that guy is going to be bit (and I've heard he has been before, but not sure) its going to cost A LOT of money in medical bills and anti venom to keep him alive. I wonder if he has savings to cover that or expects health insurance to do so?

You are right, its not on him directly if "stupid" people try to do the same with bad results.
However, when (and I believe its not if but when) something bad happens, the resulting negative press will affect our entire industry, like all negative press that has to do with snakes usually does.
Imho.

Interesting to see different viewpoints, though, so thanks for sharing