Originally posted by Webdude
Yep! Ever heard of a Rattlesnake Roundup? That's the only place you'll find anyone braver around snakes than me. People think I'm nuts when I see a rattler and I go catch it. At least I use a stick to pin it's head down. Those nuts at the roundups reach into a pit of rattlers and grab them.
I know what they know...that most rattlers chill out and actually become friendly after they are around you and know you wont hurt them.....but still, no pit grabbing for me.. all it takes is one pissed off snake out of 100 to ruin your day.. unless you happen to be immune to small amounts of the venom and the snake decides to be nice and not give you too much..
If the snake wanted to be picked up .. it would jump into your hands .... figures ...
I would pick up a snake if you gave me $100,000 ..
When i fear something ( getting bitten .. not the snake .. but what it can do ) ... jack all ( even money ) wont make me do it