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A famous snake wrangler is fighting for his life after his pet inland taipan, widely regarded as the world’s most venomous snake, bit him.
Nathan Chetcuti, a 19-year-old handler from Brisbane, Australia, was attempting to put his new pet back in its enclosure Sunday afternoon when it struck him.
It does sound like he had no experience with venomous critters, let alone the license to actually keep a snake like this. He not a pro. Maybe better than the average 19 yo, but far from a serious pro. This would seem to be obvious since he DID get bit, by a snake that it take a lot to get bitten by. If properly handled, apparently they aren't that dangerous, just highly venomous and care need be taken.
Somehow he managed to **** off the critter. I would assume his experience level has been boosted.
First off, most venomous snakes are very hard to keep alive. Secondly, by keeping them, you endanger your family and neighbors. Bad idea. There are dozens of harmless reptiles that make much better pets. Stick to iguanas, kid.
I have to quibble with the title "herpetologist". Sure the kid was a reptile enthusiast, but herpetologist implies he had a degree and formal training. He did not.
I have to quibble with the title "herpetologist". Sure the kid was a reptile enthusiast, but herpetologist implies he had a degree and formal training. He did not.
I hope he will be okay, but I agree with those who say he had no business owning that snake. There are plenty of lovely serpents that make good pets. The whole story reeks of over-confidence and an unhealthy desire to impress others by owning a potentially deadly animal.
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