Roenick's approach shouldn't be emulated, according to Debbie Gibson, vice president of the Phoenix Herpetological Society.

"One should never attempt to pick up a snake, and it is a good way to get bit," Gibson said. "People that do this for a profession are trained and do not take pinning lightly. He (Roenick) should be setting the example, and this is absolutely the wrong way to remove snakes."

“One should never attempt to pick up a snake, and it is a good way to get bit.”

Debbie Gibson, Phoenix Herpitological Society

The Arizona Republic reached out to Roenick for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

In September, Banner-University Medical Center reported that they treat around 70 snake-bite victims per year. The Arizona Drug and Poison Information Center reported that 50 to 70 percent of reptile bites they handled were provoked by the person who was bitten.

Gibson wants others to know that there is a right way to interact with rattlesnakes in close quarters.

"When you see a snake, if you take a very large step backwards or in the opposite direction of the snake, you are in safe place," she said. "Then, you can call a professional to come help or you can leave it alone until it leaves."

Gibson warns to never take matters into your own hands and says if there is a snake in your home, immediately call a professional that follows Arizona Game and Fish Department guidelines.

There are private companies in the Phoenix area who offer rattlesnake removal service. The Phoenix Herpetological Society can be reached at 602-550-1090.

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