can anybody help me?

does anyone have any advice as how to persuade my mom into letting me have a bp?

Go do all the chores around the house without your Mom having to ask you....show her you're responsible...and see what happens.

Hi Johnny-

I would say if she has any sort of phobia against snakes or rodents it would be pretty much pointless to try to convince her.

My daughter has wanted one for years. I like pretty much everything except roaches, so I'm okay with the idea, but I wanted her to show responsibility. She has been on the honor roll all through middle school- she is in 6th grade now and has achieved high honors (straight A's) so far this year- so we told her if she maintains high honors with her next report card, then she can get one (after she does her research, though). I've also been researching because ultimately the parent should always be responsible for their childrens' pets.

If your mom's not willing to be responsible for your pet then that's not too good either.

Short version? Show her how responsible you can be!

Good luck!

what's her reasoning behind "no"?

Spend some time doing research, not just about the BP, but how to take care of it. Show her that you are really interested and committed to taking care of the snake. Plan out what you would want to do for a cage or tub, including heating, hides, a thermometer and humidity gauge, feeding, etc.... Give her a cost breakdown of everything it will take to get set up and care for your snake properly.
I know if one of my kids took that much time and effort, I would certainly consider and listen to what they had to say.

The other reason I say all this is for YOU to be sure you want to take on the responsibility of owning a BP.

Good Luck :)

Neil

thank you for the reply! it was a big help.

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

what's her reasoning behind "no"?

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she hasn't liked snakes since i got bit from a copperhead when i was little, but i tried to explain to her that ball pythons cant eat me, or kill me. she just wont budge.

How old are you?

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Originally Posted by aaajohnson

Spend some time doing research, not just about the BP, but how to take care of it. Show her that you are really interested and committed to taking care of the snake. Plan out what you would want to do for a cage or tub, including heating, hides, a thermometer and humidity gauge, feeding, etc.... Give her a cost breakdown of everything it will take to get set up and care for your snake properly.
I know if one of my kids took that much time and effort, I would certainly consider and listen to what they had to say.

The other reason I say all this is for YOU to be sure you want to take on the responsibility of owning a BP.

Good Luck :)

Neil

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ok, thanks, i do really want one, and can do it. i had one with my dad when i was 10 and i took care of it with no help from him, it ate and survived for 7 months! then my dad's apartment got broken into and they stole him.

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How old are you?

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16

on top of showing her that you are a responsable caring pet owner. let her know that they only get about 4-6', depending on the sex, try to get her involved with your research. maybe some of the worries she has will be put to rest. good luck, and don't push too hard it will more likely make things worse.

there's nothin we can do or say to tell you to convince your mother. There are thousands of people with the exact same mindset as your mother due to a bad experience, and it's unfortunate.

If she's said no, then begging and pleading may only make it worse. I've heard of stories where (as it's been mentioned), instead of begging, giving your mother facts. Pythons are constrictors, they do not contain any venom. They are completely harmless to us (except maybe the occasional nip here and there..but compare ball python bites to dog bites...dog bites will be greater, i promise)

Their maintainence is minimal, but it's not easy. It's not like watching a dog or cat, but it does take time and money to ensure they're in the proper environment.

Do some research and educate yourself with the facts and then attempt to educate your mother without driving her insane. and good luck with it :gj:

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Originally Posted by Thunder Kat

on top of showing her that you are a responsable caring pet owner. let her know that they only get about 4-6', depending on the sex, try to get her involved with your research. maybe some of the worries she has will be put to rest. good luck, and don't push too hard it will more likely make things worse.

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thanks i will

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

there's nothin we can do or say to tell you to convince your mother. There are thousands of people with the exact same mindset as your mother due to a bad experience, and it's unfortunate.

If she's said no, then begging and pleading may only make it worse. I've heard of stories where (as it's been mentioned), instead of begging, giving your mother facts. Pythons are constrictors, they do not contain any venom. They are completely harmless to us (except maybe the occasional nip here and there..but compare ball python bites to dog bites...dog bites will be greater, i promise)

Their maintainence is minimal, but it's not easy. It's not like watching a dog or cat, but it does take time and money to ensure they're in the proper environment.

Do some research and educate yourself with the facts and then attempt to educate your mother without driving her insane. and good luck with it :gj:

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thanks for your help.