Decided what to do to start hots

[DavidD.]

I have eight snakes. Each week I will elect one to be venemous snake of the week. I had ThomasH. over today and we practiced with some. This weeks snake is the northern water. I willl work around the cage with hooks and tongs an ast as if the snake is venemous.

[DavidD.]

Please tell me what you think of my idea

[Xeikeness]

I think it's a fantastic idea. It sounds like a great way to learn to get into the habits you'll need to develop far down the road when you do start working with hots.

	Venomous Reptile A term commonly used to refer to a venomous reptile. Most commonly used in reference to venomous snakes.

[morti]

I think that no matter how much anyone (self included) plays like something is hot, it is no substitute for getting proper training on the real thing.

[DavidD.]

I have some snakes that are super aggresive and some that are docile so it should work out. Did ya get yer Spotties yet. I think iv hot my mom convinced

[DavidD.]

Morti you have a good point and this is just the tip of the ice berg for my experience I hope to work with a mentor with hots

	Venomous Reptile A term commonly used to refer to a venomous reptile. Most commonly used in reference to venomous snakes.

[Xeikeness]

True - but it's good practice for developing the habits he'll need when he does start supervised training/apprenticing under a professional.

It's a start, that's for sure.

I'm certainly not saying it's going to be all the training he needs, or even a big part of it, or that he should practice like that for a month and then go buy a cobra.

But it's a great foot to start on down the very long road towards successful, responsible hot-keeping.

Developing habits is the hardest thing to do, and by treating a non-venomous snake like a venomous snake in order to hone and ingrain those habits... It's definitely a responsible step. I think it's a good start.

[DavidD.]

Baby steps