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I guess what we have to remember is that ALL animals can/will bite. As many have already stated even the quietest and most amendable of pythons can have its day, as can vens. Ive worked with many different ven species from red bellies, right through to Taipans. Many can be very "text book" in there behavior, but there are some that no matter how long youve worked with that particular snake will on occasion surprise you. There have been quite a few vens which could easily be free handled, but I will simply not do it. For me I dont see a need for it, no ones going to give me a medal for it, and dispite being in control of myself, reasonable control of the snake in question, no one can ever be in control of events around them which may suddenly change a snakes behavior and response ie- loud noise, gust of wind, smell, other movement around snake or handler, etc.
I know its a bit of a rant and ramble. I guess, all Im trying to say is that no amount of experience, confidence, etc can allow us to predict/control what happens ahead of us. Im sure if we could then we would never have to worry about snakes bite.
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