Gaboon Viper?

[poison]

I saw a Gaboon viper at a reptile show. Yes, they are pretty, but there are other prettier and safer snakes. I don't really understand why anyone would want one.

I don't think it gets any prettier then gaboons imo. They are one of the best looking snakes in my eyes. Some people keep venomous for the same reason as non venomous. The look of it, the behaviour ect. What I don't understand is why some people feel the need to play with these snakes just to show off. I have no problem with people owning these snakes so long as they are responsible.

Never owned any but after talking to people who have, they say that getting bit is completely avoidable. Their are just lots of idiots out there.