They are very pretty snakes. I have seen a few in person and the pictures do not do them justice. That said, give some real thought to having anything even slightly venomous in your house. I love gaboons, and would be capable of caring for one, however I have young children around all the time, so it's just not going to happen. Kids do stupid stuff and adults forget. Look how many threads there are about lost ball pythons. Some idiot around here lost a cobra not too long ago. Granted, a mangrove is not in the same league as a cobra or a gaboon, but if there are kids around I just wouldn't go there. There are people that can handle the risks, you just have to decide if you are one of them. Always remember it is not just you that you need to keep safe.
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