Re: Fine

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Posted by ADAMS on May 10, 2002 at 12:45:13:

In Reply to: Fine posted by Jaffo on May 10, 2002 at 11:38:01:

Well, I'm not really the best one to answer the question as my knowledge of venom extraction and its sale is fairly limited, but here goes:

I have read that labs are very particular with the source of their venom and generally keep their own animals as their primary source. Also, I have read that venom is fairly unstable and is easily contaminated, so it's difficult to maintain and transport. One really has to know what he or she is doing. In addition to this, cottonmouths are very common and are readily available at a low cost, so any profit from selling them would be minimal at best. Finally, I agree that it is wrong to collect snakes in the wild and sell them for profit. The comparison you make to the rattlesnake roundups is a good point.

The only problem I see is that too many times, questions asked on this site are answered with unprovoked, needlessly aggressive responses. It just seems like some people with lots of knowledge that frequent this forum, have big chips on their shoulders for whatever reason. You have mentioned in the past that you are concerned for the integrity of this hobby and this forum. It's just my opinion that treating less knowledgable guests to this forum like they are complete idiots and not answering their questions honestly and humbly undermines that integrity.

But whatever...it's an open forum and a free country...do what you want.

ADAMS

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Here's some more. Take it as you will..... Marty 05/10/02 (5)
- Re: Here's some more. ..Another prespective..more.. Francis 05/10/02 (1)
  - To Everyone Who Responded To Selling Cottonmouths Gigi 05/11/02 (0)
- Re: Here's some more. Take it as you will..... F 05/10/02 (0)
- Beating the dead horse... ADAMS 05/10/02 (1)
  - Now someone needs to beat some sense into you..... T.W. Wilmot 05/10/02 (0)
AMEN!!!! np Jon 05/10/02 (0)
Good point. Jaffo 05/10/02 (18)
- That individual is me! Jon 05/10/02 (16)
  - Okie dokie... Jaffo 05/10/02 (15)
    - Can this really be Jaffo?.... Jeff M 05/11/02 (5)
      - Re: Can this really be Jaffo?.... Holmes 05/11/02 (3)
        
        Really wasn't meant as an insult..... Jeff M 05/12/02 (2)
        
        Re: Really wasn't meant as an insult..... Holmes 05/12/02 (1)
        
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      - Once again... Jaffo 05/11/02 (0)
    - Thank you & apology accepted.... Jon 05/10/02 (8)
      - Recommended reading.. Francis 05/10/02 (0)
      - Now see there...we CAN just all get along!np ADAMS 05/10/02 (5)
        
        Sure we can-- that's because... Jaffo 05/10/02 (4)
        
        WOO HOO....I'm rankin with the big dawgs already!! n/p Jon 05/10/02 (2)
        
        I don't claim big dawg status... ADAMS 05/10/02 (1)
        
        Me neither... Jaffo 05/10/02 (0)
        
        lol...np ADAMS 05/10/02 (0)
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- Agree...nuff said np ADAMS 05/10/02 (0)

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: Well, I'm not really the best one to answer the question as my knowledge of venom extraction and its sale is fairly limited, but here goes: : I have read that labs are very particular with the source of their venom and generally keep their own animals as their primary source. Also, I have read that venom is fairly unstable and is easily contaminated, so it's difficult to maintain and transport. One really has to know what he or she is doing. In addition to this, cottonmouths are very common and are readily available at a low cost, so any profit from selling them would be minimal at best. Finally, I agree that it is wrong to collect snakes in the wild and sell them for profit. The comparison you make to the rattlesnake roundups is a good point. : The only problem I see is that too many times, questions asked on this site are answered with unprovoked, needlessly aggressive responses. It just seems like some people with lots of knowledge that frequent this forum, have big chips on their shoulders for whatever reason. You have mentioned in the past that you are concerned for the integrity of this hobby and this forum. It's just my opinion that treating less knowledgable guests to this forum like they are complete idiots and not answering their questions honestly and humbly undermines that integrity. : But whatever...it's an open forum and a free country...do what you want. : ADAMS

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