Given the way many people feel, most snake keepers keep their animals a secret. In some states, public display of a snake is illegal. I forget exactly how they word the laws, but the general idea is that one cannot have a snake out in public in a way that someone who didn't want to see a snake might see it. Snakes can only be on display where they are expected. When they are transported, they must be hidden.
that is terrible.
I never thought I was a libertarian but in taking a libertarian/conservative test, I came out pretty strongly in that corner.
I detest this type of rule. I would bet more dogs bit people than snakes. (I am a dog person as you know)..
On our towpath people have all sorts of pets they take when they hike, job, bike ride. I have NOT seen snakes, but have seen dogs, cats, monkeys, birds, ferrets..
too doggone many govt rules!