Quote Originally Posted by Stefan-A View Post
Wise words indeed. What's your suggestion to those of us, who simply don't know anybody who keeps them? Well, at least not anybody who could show you how to do things correctly.
its hard to find a mentor in the keeping of venomous snakes. most hots keepers are a close mouthed group, this isnt due to ignorence, but like all sane people out there (and i think most people on here would agree) they dont want all those thrill seekers deciding handling a venomous snake for kicks would be the latest thing.
if you want to handle venomous snakes then some shops that have venomous will know quite a few keepers, this would be the best way to go. ive had offers to go and observe and then work up to handling but either im too chicken at present or im more into self preservation lol.
handling hots is always dangerous even when you are experienced all venomous keepers will tell you this. maybe one day i will take the plunge, im not ready for that step yet.