I have heard despite how they look and their hissing, they're more bark than bite. I'm not saying they won't bite you but I don't think they're as aggressive as they seem. Doesn't mean I want to go near one though.
I've held one, they hiss sure but they actually aren't that bad, it didn't try to kill me so as far as I'm concerned they are just like any other wild animal if you scare it, it will try and protect itself
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