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Snake handler
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This article is about the profession. For the religious practice, see Snake handling in Christianity.
A snake handler is a person who professionally handles and works with snakes. Snake handlers typically work in snake farms alongside herpetologists, and as zookeepers and in animal control services. Snake-handling skills are also employed by first responders, park rangers, and military personnel.
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