What have snakes done for you?

[dc4teg]

Well I'm not goin to bore you with a long, most likely corny sounding story so I'll try to make it as painless as possible.

I was depressed, suicidal thoughts, and felt un-loved.

I was loved by my family but I felt I wasn't because my parents wouldn't let me get a snake and no I'm not a brat, its just one thing that I have really wanted but *knew* I couldn't have.

So I just felt like I couldn't get anything accomplished in life (I was young and stupid and immature)

But the one day my parents finally let me get my snake! Since then I have improved, I have something that is different, and something I have enjoyed since a young child. I can handle my snake daily (unless food or shed)... and that just gives me joy in life. I guess I'm messed up in the head

so what have snakes done for you! and your story dosent have to sound as corny as mine

[j_h_smith]

[TJ'sHerps]

They have taken my money and turned it into crap.

[oswhiteboy]

Good story right there.
Snakes give me a sense of calmness and settle me down when I'm mad about something. It really does sooth the soul.

[monk90222]

My snakes and snake room are also my happy place.....I have a chaotic life with my "real" job and my family. My snake room is where I go to de-compress from life. They give me a sense of calm.

[fishmommy]

I also find them extremely calming and add beauty to my life. They also exercise my nurturing instincts, since they are fully dependent on my care. I don't have a nurturing job, nor children, so it's definitely filling a need in my life.

[Tim Mead]

They have taken my money and turned it into crap.

,, True..
But they also do sooo much more..The comraderie of others, anticipation of the next egg, fun on the forums not to mention the sheer beauty of the animals..SO many good things..

[Jay_Bunny]

Besides draining my wallet, my snakes give me a sense of calm. Like many others, my snakes provide me with a happy place to go when I'm angry or upset. Not to mention its like Christmas when I get eggs or an egg hatches.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I've made them into a business--so, they're my livelihood.

[FIEND_FO_LYFE]

I really got into reptiles when i was going through a tough time in life.
They help me calm down, and i believe are very therapeutic.