can anybody help me?

[JOHNNY45421]

does anyone have any advice as how to persuade my mom into letting me have a bp?

[elevatethis]

Go do all the chores around the house without your Mom having to ask you....show her you're responsible...and see what happens.

[junko]

Hi Johnny-

I would say if she has any sort of phobia against snakes or rodents it would be pretty much pointless to try to convince her.

My daughter has wanted one for years. I like pretty much everything except roaches, so I'm okay with the idea, but I wanted her to show responsibility. She has been on the honor roll all through middle school- she is in 6th grade now and has achieved high honors (straight A's) so far this year- so we told her if she maintains high honors with her next report card, then she can get one (after she does her research, though). I've also been researching because ultimately the parent should always be responsible for their childrens' pets.

If your mom's not willing to be responsible for your pet then that's not too good either.

Short version? Show her how responsible you can be!

Good luck!

[Nate]

what's her reasoning behind "no"?

[aaajohnson]

Spend some time doing research, not just about the BP, but how to take care of it. Show her that you are really interested and committed to taking care of the snake. Plan out what you would want to do for a cage or tub, including heating, hides, a thermometer and humidity gauge, feeding, etc.... Give her a cost breakdown of everything it will take to get set up and care for your snake properly.
I know if one of my kids took that much time and effort, I would certainly consider and listen to what they had to say.

The other reason I say all this is for YOU to be sure you want to take on the responsibility of owning a BP.

Good Luck

Neil

[JOHNNY45421]

thank you for the reply! it was a big help.

[JOHNNY45421]

what's her reasoning behind "no"?

she hasn't liked snakes since i got bit from a copperhead when i was little, but i tried to explain to her that ball pythons cant eat me, or kill me. she just wont budge.

[elevatethis]

How old are you?

[JOHNNY45421]

Spend some time doing research, not just about the BP, but how to take care of it. Show her that you are really interested and committed to taking care of the snake. Plan out what you would want to do for a cage or tub, including heating, hides, a thermometer and humidity gauge, feeding, etc.... Give her a cost breakdown of everything it will take to get set up and care for your snake properly.
I know if one of my kids took that much time and effort, I would certainly consider and listen to what they had to say.

The other reason I say all this is for YOU to be sure you want to take on the responsibility of owning a BP.

Good Luck

Neil

ok, thanks, i do really want one, and can do it. i had one with my dad when i was 10 and i took care of it with no help from him, it ate and survived for 7 months! then my dad's apartment got broken into and they stole him.

[JOHNNY45421]

How old are you?

16