I got a new pet ^^

At least a diamondback rattlesnake won't fuck up the eco-system like pythons do when people let them loose because they get too big to control.
 
I have to agree with others on this topic, I wouldn't get a rattle snake :(

Especially not if you ever plan on having kids <.<
 
@Morwen, aren't all snakes/reptiles technically "wild animals" as you so put it?

She was captive bred and hand raised. That does not mean she isn't a danger. We aren't herpetologists no, but we both know how to handle venomous snakes. It isn't as though we are going to pick her up and handle her saying "aww so cute" lol we have tongs and a hook, and thick welders gloves to use during handling. My husband has previously owned a rhino viper as well as numerous other non-venomous snakes and reptiles, so he isn't an inexperienced handler.

And like Valandil said, she won't harm an ecosystem anyway, because she couldn't survive in PA, seeing as she is more a desert snake.

@Uzor, we're never having kids lol
 
Eilistrae said:
@Morwen, aren't all snakes/reptiles technically "wild animals" as you so put it?

She was captive bred and hand raised. That does not mean she isn't a danger. We aren't herpetologists no, but we both know how to handle venomous snakes. It isn't as though we are going to pick her up and handle her saying "aww so cute" lol we have tongs and a hook, and thick welders gloves to use during handling. My husband has previously owned a rhino viper as well as numerous other non-venomous snakes and reptiles, so he isn't an inexperienced handler.

And like Valandil said, she won't harm an ecosystem anyway, because she couldn't survive in PA, seeing as she is more a desert snake.

@Uzor, we're never having kids lol
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In my opinion, yes they are actually. Snakes and reptiles do not adhere to the relationship of "master/pet" like other animals do. Well, basically like every other animal does. You're only a means to an end for them. I've never understood keeping creatures that hold absolutely no emotion. I love snakes, I do. I've seen some extremely well-fed pythons act as if they actually care about their owners and just hang out around them and chill on their shoulders, but really we're nothing more than a warm branch when it comes down to it. It will never come when you call it or wag its tail to portray its happiness to see you. You can only look at it in its habitat and appreciate its deadly beauty from a safe distance, which is something you could just as easily do with a picture; far better than removing them from the wild. I know you did not remove this snake personally from the desert. You've stated that she was captive bred and hand raised, but the crux of the issue is that it even happens. Something that is certainly not meant to be owned is bred in captivity... to be owned.

I love Komodo Dragons, always have; there's something about their grumpy "I will hunt you until your dieing breath" personalities that just endears me. Hypothetically, if it were possible for me to purchase one as a pet, would I? Fuck no, lol.

I'm all about appreciating the beauty of the animal, because that specimen you have is quite a looker. But thats the thing, its not a pet; its a specimen in a collection. I'm happy to hear that you have some experience handling dangerous snakes, but what doesn't make me happy is that you've done it before. It's good to hear there won't be children around it but I'm still concerned for your safety. It doesn't matter one bit about if I, personally, am pleased or displeased with your actions; but I'd much rather be able to appreciate that snake at a zoo, rescue or in the wild, than in your cardboard feeding box on Youtube. Either way, I know you'll take good care of your "pet" and allow no harm to come to it; hopefully it will do you the same honor and cause no harm to you or your loved ones. At least you wont have a rodent problem, yeah?
 
Yeah, I see where you are coming from.
 
I have to agree. As a kid we had family friends who owned a bunch of snakes and spiders. We lived in AZ, so uncertain if he bought or plucked em, but he handled them on a daily basis and for the most part fairly well... Til one night, Mr. Rattlesnake he owned struck him on his hand. Thankfully we did live in AZ and there was antivenom stored in the hospital (cause people get bitten during hikes in the desert) but living in PA, I'm uncertain if your parademics would have antivenom sitting around as you said it's an unnatural setting for rattlesnakes and they wouldn't be prepared for a rattlesnake bite.

As adviced, milk it and prepare an antivenom vial just for the what if sceanario. Also, make sure you close the lid each and every time... don't need that crawling around loosly.
 
Making your own anti-venom involves dosing a horse or goat with the hemotoxin and building up its immunity until its blood is rich with antibodies to fight the hemotoxin... I'm not sure I'm ready to keep a goat as a pet LOL Maybe when my albino reticulated python is big enough to eat one... jk!
 
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