I don't agree with keeping hots, even with a license things happen. What if you get bit and your by yourself. Why risk it because its a beautiful snake and you just have to have it?? Or even with someone there alot of venomous snakes have limb deteriorating ingredients, I think keeping my fingers is more important

Obviously some hots are needed for scientific or anti venom reason but as far as the hobbyist goes I thinks it naive to think your safe.