After reading about Serena08's friend wanting to own a rattle snake I asked myself why on earth would anyone want to own such a thing. So I did a search for DWA mentoring in my area and found these people in Gloucester offering mentoring courses for DWA.
I am actually thinking of enrolling on the course but not because I want to keep a DWA hot species but for the experience of it and to extend my knowledge of reptile keeping in the fact you will be dealing with aggressive snakes and other aggresive reptiles.
Whilst I would never want have a Hot snake in the home, the thought of owning and keeping dwarf caemon croc does appeal to me and maybe its something I might consider later on in the future.
I'll keep the forum posted if on the cost of the course and also if I decide to enroll
I reckon the experience of the course would be good. But much like you I dont wanna own any species. As you said though the chance to gain more knowledge etc would be most awesome
Quick update Spoke to Pilbarra on the phone in regards to price and availbilty for DWA mentoring and was quoted £300 this is for a 10hr course and the course normally takes place during the week this is usally fitted in taylor made for the individual but he also did state that this is subject to exceptance as you have to fill out various forms etc as they don't just let anyone attend the course im guessing this is to cut down wanna be Steve Irwins. Ive not seen the forms as of yet so I cant comment on the information needed by them but will keep you posted on this.
It will be legal waivers lol. 300 page document stating you put your hand in its mouth and they aren't liable for your death. HAHA.
It would be an interesting experience but personally I wouldn't be putting myself anywhere near a venomous snake without a 6mm pane of glass between us.
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DWA Mentoring
Posted - 19/04/2012 : 10:01:51
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