[Dan in Pasadena]

Rick,
I agree with all your points about us being arrogant and naive sitting atop the food chain. I agree the animal (snake in this case) isn't doing anything other than what nature has equipped it for. I would not agree with making snake ownership illegal or any such thing as long as people have whatever the proper permission or permits (is that required?) But despite all this I'd never come close to a huge snake like that and I honestly don't think I have a snake "phobia". I actually know a guy who does and he just about comes unglued over a little garter snake. I'm not like that. I can appreciate someone's fasciantion with one I guess, but if I see one going for a pet AND I cna help the pet out without getting seriously hurt, I'm with Jeff. I'm doing what I can. I guess I just have a warmer spot for mammals!