considering a new pet

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I never understood having a snake as a pet.

Dictionary.com:
pet n.
1. An animal kept for amusement or companionship.

Just doesn't make sense. What would you do with it? Leave it in its cage and stare at it? They look cool, but that's about it. Hopefully you won't end up like most snake owners that think owning a snake is cool and end up dumping some day.

Guess I'm more of a dog person(cats are too smart). I'd rather have an animal that responds to me. The only response you will get from a rattlesnake is a trip to the ER.

Though I do have a freshwater aquarium. Nothing in there will bite me though.