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My 10 year old son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome about a year ago. It has been recommended that children with Aspergers have a pet they can bond to, so since then we have been looking for an appropriate pet for him. About a month ago he asked for a snake of his own. So for his birthday that is exactly what he got. It is a perfect match. The cinnamon BP is moody to me but seems very at ease with him. Below are some pictures I took today of them.
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My son is also thought to have Aspergers. We were also told to find him a pet that he could bond with. We let him pick a rat..... I have often thought something like a snake or lizard would be better seeing how the dogs want to get the rat each time he gets it out. Here lately he has asked me a few times to promise not to feed his rat to my snakes. LOL....which of course I would never do. Very cute pics!!:D
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that's really touching!
Snakes make excellent pets for so many reasons. It's great that your son has a rapport with the snake. If only every parent could be that cool!
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That's so cool! I've worked with kids who have Aspergers and Autism - some of the best moments in my life! He looks like he really enjoys having a pet snake in pictures 2 and 4. :)
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My son is also thought to have Aspergers. We were also told to find him a pet that he could bond with. We let him pick a rat..... I have often thought something like a snake or lizard would be better seeing how the dogs want to get the rat each time he gets it out. Here lately he has asked me a few times to promise not to feed his rat to my snakes. LOL....which of course I would never do. Very cute pics!!:D
Yea my other son picked out a baby rat in the past few weeks out of my breeding colony. Named the thing Herman. LOL I have to say they are very cute together also.
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I also took one of the photos and used a filter on it. I really think it turned out cool. I love the way his eyes look in this.
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Hey just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story with us. My nephew who just turned 10 yesterday was diagnosed with Aspbergers Syndrome and now I get to tell my sister that she needs to get him (and his brothers) a pet if they haven't already because it will help him! The boys have been asking for a pet for years. He loved my pets when I was living close by them, so I can see how having a pet helps! Great to know theres a new snake in your family! Have fun with your cinni!
