This is going to bring a lot of debate....
I only support venomoids in certain situations. As I said in the other thread, the only reason I can see for having a venomoid is to use in educational shows for the handlers and audiences safety. The audience should not know it is voided though.
When the procedure is done properly (Venomoid inc. is the only company i know that is legally allowed to do that.) It is an entirely safe and humane procedure. The entire venom gland and duct is removed and is replaced with silicon that can grow with the snake. The incision is done in the mouth so there is no visible scarring and the animal appears natural. They do still have their teeth! It is also done under anesthesia and all the proper medical tools (when it is done PROPERLY) Venomoid snakes have never shown to have a problem feeding or digesting.
There are a lot of backyard hack jobs that are probably very cruel to the animals and are generally not done anywhere near right and these can result in the snake regrowing it's venom glands.... so a snake that was believed to be voided can end up delivering venom.
I do not believe the general public should be aware that this is even possible and I do not believe that they should be kept just for personal reason. If you want a venomous snake get a venomous snake (and all the training that goes with it). Not that venomoids do not have a good use, just that it is a very narrow use and they should not really be 'created' on a regular basis. Venomoids should also always be treated with the same caution and respect as any other venomous snake because there is always that chance that something didn't go right with the procedure. (even with venomoid inc. although I have never heard of them having bad work)
