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[Snakes Incorporated]

I have seen this topic on many a forum and have seen some real nasty communications involving this topic.
My question is: If you or the next guy wants to own a venomous snake why not leave the animal the way it was created?
The same reasoning is wanting to own a bird but having the wings amputated in case the owner makes a mistake and the bird escapes.

This leads to the next question. Why should the animal have to suffer unnecessary surgery due to human negligence and incompetence?

[MsTT]

Because people are selfish jerks who are perfectly happy to make an animal suffer if it means they get a shortcut to immediate gratification of their whims. I'm afraid that's the only answer I've ever been able to come up with. I really doubt there is a better one.

[jparker1167]

birds wings are not amputated, they only cut a small part off the end which is why the birds cant fly far only short distances, not even close to what is dont during venomoid surgery.

[Snakes Incorporated]

Yes but the feathers grow back postponing the initial problem. So amputate the wings solving the problem permanently.
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