06-30-2011, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Good article, Frank. It never ceases to amaze me how many folks are utterly paranoid about the "unsanitariness" of exotics but think nothing of kissing their dog or cat on the nose or 'lips'. Had a principal who was leery of my bringing one of my snakes into the classroom because of all the 'diseases' it would bring into the building. Had to patiently explain to the man that not only was my snake probably cleaner than his dog, but yes I would have hand sanitizer with me for anyone holding the snake to use, and that I always caution students to wash their hands thoroughly after handling any animal.
The ignorant hysteria over this issue ticks me off as much as the moronic media and politicians who push banning exotics because they are so dangerous! None of the idiots bother to make note of the fact that far more people are harmed or killed by dogs or horses in any given year. Don't see any calls for bans on those animals though.
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