FIVE MISTAKES Venomous Snake Keepers Make

Keeping venomous snakes has risks.
Just like owning horses, cattle, firearms, or an automobile.
However ALL of these can be safely owned by those with a little bit of common sense and self discipline.

Over the years I have seen and heard of many keepers that have been envenomated by a captive snake. In this video we compile the 5 things that we believe will increase the likelyhood that you will be among them. By following these rules you can have much greater success living and working around these animals than you will by ignoring them. There seems to be an attitude among many venomous keepers that getting bitten by a venomous snake is like a badge of honor. That is the epitome of stupidity. Good drivers are not characterized by the number of wrecks they have. Good carpenters aren't defined by the number of fingers that they "accidently" cut off on a table saw. I have always admired those who have had careers without taking a bite, and tried to follow their example. Here is how we've done it...

[sauronthegreat]

I'm a novice but this is rock solid advice. I like how you described free handling.

[visakanthiruchelvam]

This guy is so sensible. Really well thought out. Obviously knows his business. Lot of respect to him. Loved the video

[ALAPINO]

I've kept animals all my life and reptiles, in particular, for over 30 years: The only time I've ever been bitten by a snake was when I was tired.

Being tired is a strong impairment and is often overlooked.

I truly wonder what kind of person would be offended by anything you've said in this video. You've laid out your stance based on your experience in a straight forward way.
Perhaps it's those who need to keep venomous reptiles to show off at the risk of life and limb who might begrudge you for calling them out.

I live in a very large city in the north east. Hots are prohibited by municipal law. If you want to see venomous snakes we have a great zoo and two reptile zoos. This, as to your point, has pushed responsible and irresponsible keepers to acquire and possess illegal animals. Anti-venom is not stocked by ANY hospital in this region so good luck to those keepers.

I really enjoy this video format!

Cheers!

[marshalllocher]

Well said Ronnie. I agree 100% with you on this video.

[ctech]

That was a very informative video, Cuz. Great Info., thank You. I can vouch for your personal knowledge of impairments, stated. LOL ❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👀😎

[shawnn]

this is a really cool vid and i agree on all of it especailly the free handling non venomous snakes free handle as much as possible more power to you you can make mistakes and worst that can happen you can get a few extra holes in you but theres far to many channels on youtube that free handle venomous snakes which is just foolish and sends the wrong message to people that could get them killed or worst like having less limb's than you started with

[RetiredBadge]

I do not own nor would I ever own snakes. I love them and I love all of the videos. With that being said this is a fabulous and super informative video. Thank you so much. I am sure not a professional or even a novice, but this video should be considered by every handler out there. God bless.

[andrewamata]

Been keeping venomous for a few years now. This video is very good.

[Tarras.Snake.Treasures]

Great video! I agree with every point you made.

[AndyGoatside]

Great information! Although i'm not a keeper myself. Just venomous.

[Reptiles_and_oddities]

I'm a venomous keeper in Oklahoma. I'm in great standing with my local wildlife officer and stay up to code.

[grimexotics]

Ya had me until the not keeping in ur living quarters or with children have to disagree in reference to if u have a standard escape proof locked room with escape proof locked enclosures jus like Florida allows you can keep them safely in ur home and with children if you are locked down tight and only one with access and not when the children are present. Been doing it as well as many other well know reputable responsible keepers for years now. Other than that totally agree with what u said. My snake room does not come open or unlocked when my child is present. If you do that and it's been escape proofed absolutely okay 100% not even anything CPS can do about it if ur not breaking laws.

[jeremyjones]

What about first responders showing up to help an envenomated person? That would be a really bad day at work!

[Matt-pmnj]

Ok so 20 yrs. keeping venomous and non venomous snakes (I've also kept spiders, scorpions, and a couple of bearded dragon lizards at different times). Currently I keep a western hognose and 2 western diamondback rattlesnakes 120 gallon what was a saltwater tank so super thick glass. A male and female both about 3 ft. long I cohabitate them and yes there's added risk. My male puppy dog tame I don't even use tools anymore for him I actually treat him as if he's non venomous (I usually wonder if he knows how dangerous he actually can be). My female a typical rattlesnake doesn't ride well on hooks, completely spastic and aggressive once I get her out of the cage (I DON'T) but could sit in her strike range and not get bit once I get her out of the cage and outside for mental enrichment and hot safety a security protocols always. I've never been envenomated but have got tapped 2 different times once from each snake. Some days instead of maintenance I just close the tank back up. As far as government rules in my opinion I think there should be some but not at the cost of government infringeing on my rights to keep these animals. I've never had an escape except when I sat and watched my at the time 8ft. Burmese python escape his cage just to see if he could do it. Not a big deal if it's a 8 ft. Burm or a hognose snake it's a big deal when a 7 in. Variable bush viper or a monocoled cobra get loose. Also in my opinion everyone has their own rules and safety protocols in their snake rooms. My rattlesnake and hognose tanks sit right by my bed, granted it's only me and another adult in the house and I'm the only one that does anything with the snake tanks. As far as anti venon I should keep some on hand but don't because of the cost and as far as working alone that's the way I like it no distractions.

[roguedefensefirearmsllc]

The #1 mistake is actually, keeping venomous snakes.

[Phil-jt]

Dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery to a new level. My Western Coachwhip is way more cheeky than any hot I’ve ever encountered. Sometimes it’s the non venomous snakes that will get you everytime cause you’re less cautious but you should treat every snake with the same respect venomous or not

[curthill]

Rule #2, goes for any type of reptile. I know someone that got attacked by his Yellow Anaconda he was under the influence.

[Travis-pvvj]

Yeah, The government will keep us safe (if we pay them)😂🤡

[Secularwonderdragon]

Tanks with lights are better but I guess I'm listening information is information uvb lights and plants of space is the way I