Does Shariah permit us to adopt snakes and reptiles as pets?

Shariat has permitted one to keep such animals as pets from which one derives some sort of benefit. For example, keeping a bird to comfort oneself or keeping a dog for guarding purposes will be permitted. However, if an animal (such as a lion), or reptile (such as a snake or scorpion), is harmful and void of benefit, and people generally have a level of disinclination towards them, then adopting such animals or reptiles will not be free of abhorrence.