What a lovely thread! It's so nice to see the relationship that one can build with a creature that most of the world fears. It may not be what a dog or cat gives you but I too love the quiet time with one of the snakes. It makes one relax in a world that is so fast paced sometimes that you can't get a minute to just simply sit. What a simple thing to sit quietly but so hard to do in a busy day.
One thing I enjoy with the BP's is watching them interact with the kids. It amazing to see the things my kids are learning from the snakes or learning with them I guess is a better way to put it. In this world of "everything now", my kids are learning that nature isn't about instant answers or results and what they want isn't always what the snake needs. BP's...wonderful teachers when it comes to patience and thinking outside oneself!