me and my male pastel got out of the house

It's because pit bulls and rotties and other "dangerous dogs" are, at least, DOGS. Which most everyone likes or is at least familiar with.

Snakes are more of an unknown. Snakes are "dirty". Snakes are reptiles; they aren't as easy to think of as cute or pretty as dogs, cats, etc.

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Originally Posted by HerpIsAhobby

Just to play devils advocate for a second why do we as reptile lovers have to feel so bad about bringing our pets with us out in public especially where other animals are allowed. I understand people are trying to get rid of our hobby and make it illegal but the same can be said of pitbulls, rotties and any other dog perceived by most to be "dangerous". Knowledge is power and for every bad look you get one person may say "hey look its not killing him I thought they would strangle you if given the chance".

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I do have to agree from experience. I was pretty afraid of snakes before I got Jackson. I went to a pet store where a tiny little skinny gal had a red tailed boa wrapped three times around her waist and it's head on her shoulder and thought- "I think I'll go check out the snakes today...". Seeing her snake around her not killing her made me look at them from a different angle, and now I have been completely converted to herp-love. :snake:

I'm not very experienced, I bought my first Ball on 23 Dec 11, but I did find out awfully fast other people, as a general rule, don't like snakes. The first question my mother asked when I told her I was thinking about getting one, "are they the biting or strangling kind"? I've had people ask if he could kill me, if they're poisonous, if they bite etc? I bought him down south (there are no Balls for sale where I live) and when I travelled back up I stayed with family, the majority of the people weren’t pleased that I had him in their homes and over half didn’t even want to look at him. As already stated, snakes are generally misunderstood, and people don’t like them.

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Originally Posted by Trochu

The first question my mother asked when I told her I was thinking about getting one, "are they the biting or strangling kind"?

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Mine are too lazy for that much effort so they all carry sidearms or shivs.

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Eh my family thinks im nuts for have a ball python. But i just say what ever, and i will more than likely take him to a pet store to show people they arent that bad. I'd just have to make sure hes well fed before id take him any where

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Originally Posted by OokamiReyuu

Eh my family thinks im nuts for have a ball python. But i just say what ever, and i will more than likely take him to a pet store to show people they arent that bad. I'd just have to make sure hes well fed before id take him any where

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Good lord!

How big is he?!?


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Big enough to eat their mice at the pet store :D. I wouldnt want to offend people to make them think snakes are cruel. And hes food aggressive. but hes getting close to three feet now but with how cold it is now im gonna wait until summer

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Originally Posted by HerpIsAhobby

Just to play devils advocate for a second why do we as reptile lovers have to feel so bad about bringing our pets with us out in public especially where other animals are allowed. I understand people are trying to get rid of our hobby and make it illegal but the same can be said of pitbulls, rotties and any other dog perceived by most to be "dangerous". Knowledge is power and for every bad look you get one person may say "hey look its not killing him I thought they would strangle you if given the chance".

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Because snakes don't enjoy being out and about with us running errands or going to the park to play fetch. It's unneeded stress put on the animal, and IMO snakes should be left at home (though I think educational programs where people can see different species of snakes in person and realize they arn't evil or dangerous is awesome and I wish I saw more). But personally, I wouldn't bring my snakes outside my home just because I feel like it since I know they'd be happier and better off at home in their quiet tubs.

If you want to bring your pet around with you everywhere then perhaps you should look into another more social pet, and if you want to "show off" your pet because it's a so-and-so then brag away on the internet. Just my .02 cents (none of this was directed personally at you HerpIsaHobby, just some thoughts about bringing snakes out in public in general) :)

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Originally Posted by OokamiReyuu

Big enough to eat their mice at the pet store :D. I wouldnt want to offend people to make them think snakes are cruel. And hes food aggressive. but hes getting close to three feet now but with how cold it is now im gonna wait until summer

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It sounded like he was gonna eat the people.

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Originally Posted by Daybreaker

Because snakes don't enjoy being out and about with us running errands or going to the park to play fetch.

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Oh, blast.

I just wasted my money on a rhinestone snake harness and leash set, then. :(




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