Handling Hots, neccesary evil or un-neccesary risk

[markhill]

I often see people say handling hots is an un-neccesary risk.
But surely its needed occasionally to get the snake used to being handled in case they need treatment.
So what are your views?
Un-neccesary risk or needed/useful.

[jaysnakeman]

im first yay! neccesary evil im afraid but not as often as you would think

[HABU]

you can't handle them just for fun. if you have to examine them then yes...as with any other snake...but just for giggles....no

[Jade01]

i agree with HABU, not that i own any myself but that just what i would do myself

[koganinja]

for meds yes for fun you would have to be stupid and shoudent have dwa

[HABU]

i don't have a dwa but i'm thinking of these. i just hate having to go to the airport.
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[Jade01]

they're awesome! do u have to have a DWA in america aswell?

ooh this is my 1,000th post lol!

[HABU]

Originally Posted by Jade01

they're awesome! do u have to have a DWA in america aswell?

ooh this is my 1,000th post lol!

no, just the money plus $80 shipping.

[bradhollands999]

I chose necessary evil though they shouldn't be held for fun!!

[jaysnakeman]

surely by saying necessary evil its clear that you dont handle them for fun!