I say keep it. I also say you need to be careful. You should get some full leather welding sleeves to protect your arms any time you have to do something near the snake just in case. You should begin to apprentice with a hot handler asap. and DO NOT HANDLE YOUR HOT!!!!! if you keep them properly you shouldn't have too. But as I am sure I will get flamed for this response, I think it is a cool opportunity to expand your horizons. a dangerous opportunity, but a good one.