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Free Handling Snakes
Free handling refers to the practice of handling highly venomous snakes with your bare hands. The snake is easily in striking distance and the free handler has to judge the snakes temperament and actions to avoid a bite. Often if one is calm with the snake and does not restrict its movement, the snake may be reluctant to bite. However, these animals are still unpredictable and at any moment the situation can turn bad.
Don’t pick up snakes!
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