Quote Originally Posted by Shayne View Post
Okay, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and throw my measly 2 cents in, in hopes of maybe helping you get a little better understanding as to why everyone is so "up in arms" about your post.

Yes, you're absolutely missing something and it's HUGE. The fact that you say you "respect 'your' animals" and "work hard to keep everyone safe" THEN say (paraphrasing) you thought it was "funny" to drop a Retic. in someone's lap who had JUST told you they "had no experience with any snakes" is absolutely frightening! Were you ready for BOTH, the retic's AND the poor dude's immediate response to the situation??

Look up "fight or flight response" and put that into the equation. Then be honest with yourself and decide if you were truly prepared to respond appropriately.

Not in ANY way am I trying to bash you, I promise. It's just that I'm quickly learning there is a VERY BIG common misunderstanding (and fear) of snakes in the general public, which has given them a bad name. We love and cherish these amazing and beautiful animals and would want more than anything to see the rest of "us" come to appreciate and understand them as much as we do. However, there's a method to our madness and it must be done with extreme caution.

Good luck and I wish you (mostly your noodles ) much love & respect.

Yes, you're absolutely missing something and it's HUGE. The fact that you say you "respect 'your' animals" and "work hard to keep everyone safe" THEN say (paraphrasing) you thought it was "funny" to drop a Retic. in someone's lap who had JUST told you they "had no experience with any snakes" is absolutely frightening! Were you ready for BOTH, the retic's AND the poor dude's immediate response to the situation??

To answer this question... He was there in a controlled environment. I had 3 other people there helping and we all were ready to help them. He was not fearful. Fear is good, keeps us on our toes. He learned a lot and make a good decision based on the experience I provided him. At no time was he in danger or her.


It's just that I'm quickly learning there is a VERY BIG common misunderstanding (and fear) of snakes in the general public, which has given them a bad name.

You cant change public opinion if you hide in the closet. Education and healthy practice and good experiences help change public opinion. That is what I try to do and have been successful. Some say will only handle my animals because of how they act.

Not in ANY way am I trying to bash you, I promise.


Yes, you're absolutely missing something and it's HUGE. The fact that you say you "respect 'your' animals" and "work hard to keep everyone safe" THEN say (paraphrasing) you thought it was "funny" to drop a Retic. in someone's lap who had JUST told you they "had no experience with any snakes" is absolutely frightening! Were you ready for BOTH, the retic's AND the poor dude's immediate response to the situation?? Assumption.

a lot of what you do for the attention you get in return. Judging me and personal attack.

Well, good luck to you... hopefully you grow up someday. Personal attack.

I don't believe you even have a second handler to help you if something goes wrong? I do have help. Assumption.

selfish, ignorant, immature response I was trying to step back.... but whatever.


How can we here not think you're just the slightest bit egotistical (your word, btw) when you won't simply LISTEN to anyone else?? Actually I listen to a lot of the advice given. I take the good and leave the bad or different of opinion with the appreciation of the advice given.


Thank you everyone who has been great at giving advice. I shared my the experience with everyone because I was excited. Proud even that my girl was going to be on the show. I took precautions a great animal to show. As a result I provided them and anyone who sees her on the show with a great experience and represented the hobby well. Rainbow is a great animal who I appreciate her and respect the fact that she is a powerful, wild animal.