"Venomous snakes are occasionally kept as pets alongside their less-dangerous counterparts. Capable of inflicting venomous bites—which can be fatal, and difficult to treat, especially among the rarer species—the sale of venomous snakes as pets is illegal in most states.
To make venomous snakes safer and more appealing for the pet trade, their fangs and venom glands are often removed, resulting in intense pain and lethal infections. Outlaw this cruel practice today."