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You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake itll turn around and bite you and kill yo
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"You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake it'll turn around and bite you and kill you so fast it's not even funny"

- Steve Irwin

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This quote by Steve Irwin is a cautioning regarding the dangers of communicating with wild pets. He is highlighting that despite the fact that dynamite is a dangerous nitroglycerin, it is not as hazardous as a venomous serpent. He is stating that if you touch a venomous snake, it will certainly respond promptly as well as bite you, which might be fatal. He is also implying that it is not a laughing matter and that it is very important to be aware of the risks related to wild pets. He is advising us to be careful and also to appreciate the power of nature. His words are a pointer to be conscious of our activities and to be knowledgeable about the potential effects.

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Australia Flag This quote is written / told by Steve Irwin between February 22, 1962 and September 4, 2006. He/she was a famous Scientist from Australia. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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