Cost, simplicity, and reliability. Street Snake is the result of the demand for a more cost effective and simpler alternative to existing products. Law enforcement agencies wanted a product priced so they could put one in every police vehicle, one that could be used with out extensive training, and one that was highly reliable and required little if any maintenance. The manufacturer also offers free replacement of used embryos for the life of the product, which adds to its overall cost effectiveness.
Quantity discounts are also available.
Training for the actual deployment of the Street Snake is very minimal. It really can't be done wrong. An officer simply picks up the bag, jerks on the lanyard attached to the 13' strip, and throws the strip across the roadway in one motion. There is no up or down side to the device, so it works in any position in which it lands. Training regarding the situations where use of the device is permitted is dependent upon the agency involved.