[Granny Bear]

Here are the new testament versus that I have heard preached in a snake handling service. And yes, I was present, if for a very short time. I've never seen my mother run so fast in my life as she did that night!!


Mark 16:15-20King James Version (KJV)

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.


I'm not here to condone or deny this practice, but I will say this......if anybody ever sees me handling a snake in the name of God, you can be CERTAIN that I got a direct message from God to do it!!

This passage is also used for those who drink poison. I have never witnessed this personally, but I have heard of it happening a long time ago.