MANY people will soon be taking breaks and holidays abroad. I would like to ask that should you go to countries where they have festivals involving animal cruelty to avoid going to the festival.

Many states of the United States hold rattlesnake roundups where snakes are captured and they suffer the most dreadful cruelty which is absolutely barbaric.

There are more people that die through storms than by snakes. You may not like them but they should have respect and be left alone.

If you do see animal cruelty please do report it on your return.

LINDA BURR, Hedge End.