Quote Originally Posted by Shadowspider
I agree, that comment was taken too quickly off the cuff. I understand the point behind it and that "it's a shame he did survive" was probably (hopefully) not meant literally, however, that's a bit short sighted.

Gin makes a very good point and a true analogy. While someone who has never lived in the country on a farm or ranch might not understand how or why it would be not only logical but also the wisest course of actcion to kill a venomous snake or, to use Gin's example, a mountain lion, those of us who have, have a better understanding of "ya do what ya gotta' do to protect yourself, your family and your assets".

It would be nice if everyone were educated in wild animals but, unfortunately, they aren't. It would be nice if everyone had the time, tools and knowledge to be able to safely relocate a venomous snake out of their property... but they don't and that's just life and people.

To remove a venomous snake from one's property, be it by relocation or death, is no different than removing mites off one of our snakes.
Mites need to live too, after all and we don't even give a second thought to killing them before they harm our assets and prized possessions, nor do we think twice about killing the roach that just scampered across our kitchen floor.
While you or I may not like roaches (or mites) some people do and DO consider them "pets" and "cool" and worthy of being protected... just like we do with our snakes (and in my case, tarantulas and scorpions and all things creepy crawlie).


righteous mayn. Great post