So heres the thing...

So i really want a BP and im planning on getting one, only problem is my mom wont let me get one, she hates snakes, any ideas in how i can convince her into me getting one?

See, when I was younger I wanted a snake REALLY bad!! It took me years to convince her, and when I did it was for these reasons: Their cheap, they dont smell, they dont get too big, their docile, and (once she saw some babies at a pet store), their not monsters and are really kinda cute. And thats how I got my first snake :) I love her to death, my favorite animal out of them all. I really do hope that she lives to be 40 :)

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Originally Posted by mischevious21

See, when I was younger I wanted a snake REALLY bad!! It took me years to convince her, and when I did it was for these reasons: Their cheap, they dont smell, they dont get too big, their docile, and (once she saw some babies at a pet store), their not monsters and are really kinda cute. And thats how I got my first snake :) I love her to death, my favorite animal out of them all. I really do hope that she lives to be 40 :)

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SEE! thats what i said! LOL. i think shes kinda giving in, but like how much is a tank now a days, (canadian money) she doesnt want it to get out.

It's a lot easier (and a heck of a lot cheaper) to just buy a 32 qt plastic tub to put a BP in than it would be to buy a 20gal long tank. In american dollars ( don't know hoe to convert to canadian money) a tub is only like, $6-$10, where as the glass tank is about $60. Not only that, but it's harder to maintain the correct temps and humidity for BP's in a glass tank, which might require multiple heating sources and frequent mistings a day, whereas for my tub system I just need one heating source and no misting at all.

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Originally Posted by Purrrfect9

It's a lot easier (and a heck of a lot cheaper) to just buy a 32 qt plastic tub to put a BP in than it would be to buy a 20gal long tank. In american dollars ( don't know hoe to convert to canadian money) a tub is only like, $6-$10, where as the glass tank is about $60. Not only that, but it's harder to maintain the correct temps and humidity for BP's in a glass tank, which might require multiple heating sources and frequent mistings a day, whereas for my tub system I just need one heating source and no misting at all.

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lol dont know what you mean by tub, wouldnt it get out? send me a picture of yours please?

Educate her about the subject, show her you are responsible and will care for your animal and SHE will not be left with the chore of caring for your snake, and that you will also provide financially for your BP.

If after all that she does not change her mind, you need to respect her decision, if you really want a BP now I can promise you, you still will want one in 5, 10 or 15 years from now.

As a kid I could have any animal I wanted except snakes and I respected that, I grew up and my passion did not go away and I have since made up for all the years I was not able to own a snake, I now own 16 of them.

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Originally Posted by Bright202

So i really want a BP and im planning on getting one, only problem is my mom wont let me get one, she hates snakes, any ideas in how i can convince her into me getting one?

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tell her the snake is going to be your responsibility. but that means you are going to be the one taking care of it for the next 20-30 years. are you going to be able to go to the store every week to get rodents? do you have the money in case your snake gets sick and you need to go to the vet? snakes may seem like awesome pets (and they are) but there is a deal of cost that goes in to keeping these animals. research everything about ball pythons, or whatever snake you plan on getting, buy all the supplies, set up the enclosure, and have everything running perfectly. then show your parents and explain to them everything you have set up and how it works and show her how mich you really want this.

too many times people come home from the pet store with a first snake, months down the road they can't take care of it anymore, or they can't afford vet/food/supplies and end up getting rid of it.

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Originally Posted by Kagez28

tell her the snake is going to be your responsibility. but that means you are going to be the one taking care of it for the next 20-30 years. are you going to be able to go to the store every week to get rodents? do you have the money in case your snake gets sick and you need to go to the vet? snakes may seem like awesome pets (and they are) but there is a deal of cost that goes in to keeping these animals. research everything about ball pythons, or whatever snake you plan on getting, buy all the supplies, set up the enclosure, and have everything running perfectly. then show your parents and explain to them everything you have set up and how it works and show her how mich you really want this.

too many times people come home from the pet store with a first snake, months down the road they can't take care of it anymore, or they can't afford vet/food/supplies and end up getting rid of it.

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i know i will be able to be responsible financially, i am responsible, i have had reptile my whole life, but know she has to hate snakes, she doesn't understand how friendly they are.

well i have no clue what size or tank or "tub" to get, and how to set it up... help? and what is a "tub" anyways..

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Originally Posted by Bright202

well i have no clue what size or tank or "tub" to get, and how to set it up... help? and what is a "tub" anyways..

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This is why you still need to do a lot of research.

Here is an idea of the supply you will need as well a enclosure options, sizes etc http://www.geocities.com/gaballpythons/

ok thanks, anymore tips you can share?

I would explain the difference between Ball pythos and other pythons. Most people hear python and think some huge snake that wil eat small children(burmese, retics etcc...) Explain that BP's are very shy, they are not hunters but oppotunistic eaters, They are not agressive and will never eat anything larger than a small rat. Actually the reason they called Ball pythons(in the U.S.) is because they are so shy they ball up when intimidated. Educating people helps them appreciate these animals more. Most people lump all constrictors into one ugly category. I think one reason parents also hesitate getting their children pets is because when the pet looses it's novelty it becomes the parents headache. That is something you and Mom must work out no matter what pet it is. My kids got guinea pigs and rabbits and then got tired of taking care of them and then It became MY PROBLEM. So you have to realize this animal will live for 20+ years. Oh yeah no alergies to reptiles, thats a plus. Maybe you should start her of slow with a beardie and warm her up to reptiles. Also try getting her to go to a reptile show with you and she can hear first hand how these animals behave and what is needed to properly care for them. She will listen better to someone with experience than you who she probably thinks is trying to talk her into something. Good luck :)

I got a 15 gal. for my first baby, then movef her up to a 50gal abot 6 months later

BP's are great pets. Not too advanced, but they do keep you on your toes at times.
Very docile, very gentle.
What I do suggest, after you've proven to your mom, make sure you know 100% what you're getting into.
I work at a petstore and it bothers me so much when I have customers come back in returning their pets they purchased because it was "too fast" or "too mean"
People, pets are not clothing to try on and off and exchange when you want.
Especially a BP.
They live for a good 20-40 years in captivity with the proper care.
I've only had mine for about 2 weeks, but I took care of one that had a serious injury at the petstore I work at. It had gotten out and received a nasty belly wound when another employee tried to get him from behind the bird cages. I spent the next 2 months giving it anti-botics. Between that and the store manager helping me, giving me tips, I really grew fond of the big guy. (Enough about the python that got me completely hooked, Still miss him :(. )
Broke my heart when I had to sell it. Remember when I got it in on the shipment, was highly aggressive and bit me twice.
Anyways,
Just prove to her the snake will not be a burden on her or anyone else in the family. That it will be taken care of, and you're ready to accept the pretty big responsibility of taking care of such an excellent creature.
She shouldn't have a reasonable way to say no to a young man who is willing to dedicate his time to the care of BP.