The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) condemns rattlesnake roundups as an inhumane, ecologically damaging, and unsustainable practice that could be replaced with family friendly events that humanely use captive snakes to educate the public about the biology and conservation of these unique predators. Rattlesnake roundups, or rattlesnake rodeos, have been a tradition in … Continue reading Position Statement on Rattlesnake Roundups