Members of certain Christian tribes believe we are commanded to handle snakes – though the Bible actually says that being able to pick up snakes is strictly a sign of faith. It’s not like it’s a requirement or anything.
Still, when I first came to Connecticut and word got out about my odd *by northeast standards* religion, a few people teased me about handling snakes.
Someone should have told the young Norwegian man who taped pythons and geckos (14 and 10, respectively) to his torso that handling the beasties isn’t required. Or maybe he was, as authorities suspected, attempting to smuggle God’s creatures into Norway.
And thanks, Bro. Jay, for the link. Please pick up your DJ correspondent check at the door.
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