I'm not from a camp that thinks they can tell others what to do. I'm from a camp where we know that animals should be protected from nitwits who think that living in a free country means they have the right to abuse animals by stuffing them into little boxes, and pulling them out to impress their friends. I'm sorry, friend. I'm sorry, stranger who rang your door bell by mistake and is now trapped in your basement.
I'm from a camp where you freedom doesn't mean that you are free to endanger your neighbors, family, or children because you are not intellectually capable of determining the level of danger that a 6 foot long constrictor, or Alligator, poses to your well being, and that of other citizens.
These are wild, unpredictable animals who do not know or care that you think they're cool. If you want me to say this in front of you, yell up to your mom and ask if you can borrow the car.
This is why we have invasive species taking over the everglades.