Bobad, It is usually the ignorant that calls someone ignorant. I did not say I could or would kill any snake but truth is I am glad I dont have to because mother nature is taking care of that for me. You do not know the circumstances that each individual here has gone through with snakes and as such you need to be more careful as to what and how you phrase things.
The truth here is all I have said is that there are eco systems that do not require snakes to keep balance. Also a fact is that all eco systems change and dominant species cause other species to go extinct, only in time to follow that path as well.
So please please please do not preach to others about the virtues of snakes while saying that those who do not agree with you are ignorant. Some of us have had some very different experiences with them and as such have our own biases against them.
Thus for your sake and those of us here who don't want you to look bad coming out of this, please think twice about who you call ignorant. You may be talking to people that have their Doctorates in varied fields and or have much more experience than you in many ways in many areas. ( Just to let you know I have run a wildlife sanctuary for many many years and have had my animal rehabilitation permit as well. I am well in tune with wildlife conservation. )
It is always a safe bet to not belittle those who have different viewpoints from yourself because when you do you expose yourself for who you really are.
That said it is nice to hear varied viewpoints and as such I do value yours but not when it crosses the line into something you clearly know nothing about.
