I think certain controls, if well thought out, are a good idea. Certainly in the case of dangerous animals. I feel that the keeping of "true" venomous species should be controlled, and also certain pythons and the Anaconda. That said, I think a blanket ban on all venomous species is folly....the bite of many venomous species is no more threatening than a bee sting.

Also, I feel that the keeping of even extremely dangerous animals should not be excluded, merely well controlled. If a person can show that adequate care can be provided and that all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent an accident, they should not be denied the opportunity to keep and study an animal.

I know it can be hard to police, but I believe that a blanket ban is a bad idea.....people will still keep these species, but the trade becomes illicit, and therefore more dangerous.