Getting someone to like snakes

I think more than anything i just want him to see that they arent evil as many others see them (like my mother who is genuinely terrified). Im an "animal advocate" i try to teach people about animals amy chance i get, and these beautiful and misunderstood creatures are no exception.
I will say that his thoughts on the subject have changed since ive had her; he went from calling her "it" to calling her "she, her, Aradia", he now allows me to sit close to him with her chilling wrapped around my hand, when before i had to sit across the room. He wouldnt even look at her before and if he did hed give that "blugh" face, and now he will watch her. He still has no interest, but i dont think hes as against them. Or at least mine. I suppose i should be grateful :) i try and think of it from my perspective, if he were to bring home a tarantula, i would be hesitant. I would never share his interest as i dont like spiders, but i would still watch and observe, or take interest for his sake. Would i hold it or even touch it? God no. You couldnt pay me to. Does it mean i hate or despise the creature? No never.
That being said im glad he cares enough to show the tiniest bit of interest for me. Even calling her by her name makes me happy. Or not threatening to kill her if she comes close like my mom lol!
We're a rare breed, us guardians, so many people fear snakes, but im proud to be one who can teach others that they arent evil.


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Even if your BF does not like snakes it's OK.

When I bought my first snake years ago my husband though I was crazy (well he did have a point :rolleyes:) and he told me that he did not like them.

I got my snake and then a few more :rolleyes: and then I started breeding ....over the years my husband learned about them and has a better understanding of my passion however he still does not care anything about them, he is actually not comfortable around the "bigger" ones :rolleyes:, and it is fine with me. I believe he came in the snake room a total of 3 times (each time to help carry a rack nothing more)

Owning and breeding snake is MY hobby, I am perfectly comfortable with that, he does not have to like what I like, he does not have to share my hobby, so long he respect my passion that is all that matters to me he does not have to participate.

Don't force your animals on your BF if one day he decides to show interest then great and if he does not don't take offense to it, it' YOUR passion.

Depends if he even likes animal. Exotics not cats and dogs. Maybe you should pretend to be busy and ask him to feed your snake. Help change water dish. Start with the simple stuff first. Ask for 5 minutes of his time. Soon he will be doing it regularly I might get attached. I used to have chameleons and I'm away on vacation here and there and my bro helped me take care of them while I was gone. It was a big task because I had about 10 of them at the time. He wasn't scared of them but he would helped feed them. Now that I have snakes he doesn't want any business in them. I had to leave for 2 months so I asked his friend to help me feed and water them. Spot clean. He was scared of snakes as well but I taught him what to do and I also paid him for his time. He had no experience at all. So my bro was watching over my friend who helped me and when I got back everything was alright except for 1 snake who was a picky Eater didn't make it. The snake name was JiBster my super pastel. My only snake I lost but it wasn't his fault. Couple months later I hatched out a clutch of eggs and then got a text from my brother saying hey can I have one of your snakes but in his room. Of coarse I said yes. So it's it's a it's a good thing your snake is around you and your boyfriend. Get him involved slowly and soon he will be cleaning out poops and everything! ! Haha joking bout that part but he might get attach.

I've never pushed my boyfriend or tried to get him to like snakes, or anyone else for that matter. I will correct anyone that thinks they know about snakes by spouting off the stupid myths created by the media. I answer questions they have and pretty much just lead by example I guess.

My boyfriend used to hate snakes. When I got Allure he made a disgusted face and quickly passed him back when he held him for the first time. Now he'll ask for me to pull him out to hold him. It's weird. He's partial to Allure and he's my biggest snake right now. The other, smaller, less intimidating ones he doesn't show interest in. He understands this is my hobby and my passion, and unlike a lot of other people doesn't do a draw drop or complain about how much I've invested into these animals. He doesn't much care for the rats but gets that I enjoy them too. He knows I plan on making this hobby much bigger once we get a house. He's agreed to me having a reptile room and even said he'd help me out with caring for all the snakes ones I get my hobby to a size where it's more a side business.

So as long as your SO is supportive it can work. He doesn't have to share my passion, just understand that it is my passion and hobby and not try to hold me back from it. Same as with my horse. lol My hobbies are horses and snakes and his are playing hockey, collecting, golf, etc. While I like hockey and would play if I had the money to throw into all the gear (but even then I'd rather spend on other things) I'd like to play hockey. Golf.. well I'll bring a book lol. Anyways like I said just mutual support is all it takes to work.