Yes, it's a prime good idea.

Where could you keep it ?" "Keep what, Mars Tom ?" "Why, a rattlesnake." "De goodness gracious alive, Mars Tom! Why, if dey was a rattlesnake to come in heah I'd take en bust right out thoo dat log wall, I would, wid my head." Why, Jim, you wouldn't be afraid of it after a little.

You could tame it." "TAME it!" "Yes--easy enough.

Every animal is grateful for kindness and petting, and they wouldn't THINK of hurting a person that pets them.

Any book will tell you that.