How are people able to sell reticulated pythons at shows in Alabama?

[Albert Clark]

For nearly all people giant and venomous snakes are terrible choices. But there are those few people that put in 5 years with venomous snakes, are ready for them, and then put in 5 more years of training. If people are responsible and invest in venomous enclosures and secure the room (which is required for hots) then escaping isn't a huge concern except for keeper negligence. It's also way too easy to get a venomous snake. Gaboon vipers are not a good intro to hots but you can get them for $200.

Operative words are responsible vs. irresponsible and keeper negligence. Very controversial in all cases.