[MaryFromMichigan]

Handling reptiles as part of religious services is illegal in Kentucky. Snake handling is a misdemeanor and punishable by a $50 to $100 fine.

...or death.

[Sherri-D]

Good point Mary. My 14 yo son was bitten by a baby rattler last year and it wasn't a religious experience, let me tell ya. (shudder) Thankfully he's fine, in the hospital for 3 days up in Nashville and then more care here at home. Scary!