Got my baby in today. First snake ive ever had.

Just wondering if everyone else gets this reaction? When i decided i wanted a snake, almost everyone i told was disgusted and asking me if i was crazy. Of course many asked "stupid questions" like dont those things bite. And stuff like that. My area isnt to fond of snakes. I posted pics of my new snake on facebook. And friends are asking if im crazy and not very supportive. Ive always been an outcast. So its nothing new to be downed about something i want/do. Just needed to vent. What do u guys think? Anyone else have this problem?

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Just wondering if everyone else gets this reaction? When i decided i wanted a snake, almost everyone i told was disgusted and asking me if i was crazy. Of course many asked "stupid questions" like dont those things bite. And stuff like that. My area isnt to fond of snakes. I posted pics of my new snake on facebook. And friends are asking if im crazy and not very supportive. Ive always been an outcast. So its nothing new to be downed about something i want/do. Just needed to vent. What do u guys think? Anyone else have this problem?

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We welcome outcasts who our on the outs due to reptile love.

Post a pic of your snake so we can see!

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Nice looking snake. Get use to it tho. Part of the underground world of reptiles....all you can do is inform people about them.

Thank u. And yea i know they say dumb things because they just dont understand. I would love to educate them. But some people just wont listen. Thats why i would rather have animals as my friends. Lol

I have 18 BPs...the reactions I get are varied. Some are disgusted and make hateful comments about my taste in pets. There's concern that I'll be strangled in my sleep. I've encountered a lot of fascination from people who are reluctant to touch a snake. Then there's my pharmacy tech who always wants to hold and love on them. I just moved and my one of my new neighbors spotted me in the backyard letting one slither through the grass...she was terrified and wouldn't open her door or windows for days. Fortunately I was able to convince her that my babies are well looked after and not allowed to roam freely. One of the delights of being a reptile momma is the opportunity to educate the public about snakes. There's an astonishing amount of ignorance and stigma associated with them. It's really cool when I see someone overcome their initial reticence and discover that reptiles aren't slimy at all, but soft and pleasant. And if they don't want to be open toward it, that's okay...to each their own. I do have to chuckle though when I think of the messes their cats and dogs make. Not one of my scale kids has ever clawed the furniture or howled late at night!

Enjoy your new friend...there's this forum and reptile shows where you can find kindred spirits.

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Thank u. And yea i know they say dumb things because they just dont understand. I would love to educate them. But some people just wont listen. Thats why i would rather have animals as my friends. Lol

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Congrats. Whereabouts do you live? I think people in most walks of life can be found everywhere but certain regions certainly do have particular mentalities.

South louisiana. The south is its own mentality.

Ya people called me crazy and the the older lady that lives next to me told me I shouldn't bring my snake out side because it might hurt some one and 3 day later her little dog bite me.