[redwitch]

Let's see. I'm definitely not stupid but I did used to own a snake and, yes, I did take it with me in public. Monte (I know, not very original) actually seemed to like hanging out with people. I didn't do it to scare people. I didn't do it for attention. I did it because I liked the big lug and hated that he was always in an aquarium. He never bit anyone, never even lunged at them (and I seriously this python lunged either although it might have been tasting the air). He enjoyed getting stroked by others. When he finally got too big, I gave him to the San Francisco Zoo where, so far as I know, he still happily resides. He was used in several shows about snakes and has been handled by many folks, including Gary Larson (who is terrified of snakes).

I will admit I would never have taken Monte to a town square -- just too noisy and too many vibrations which could have upset him. Was foolish of the owner of this python to have done so.