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    Hi from NYC

    I'm 37, live on the Upper West Side in NYC, and manage an endoscopy facility (RN). I'm a new reptile owner. I have always wanted to own reptiles but was previously in a marriage with someone who wasn't a fan so I'm a little late to the game. I got Puffy, my bearded dragon, in April 2018 and immediately fell in love. I know I'm projecting a bit but I seriously can't believe the personalities reptiles have. After Puffy became full grown my overwhelming urge to get a snake took over and after about a month of solid research I got Noodle, my 1.5yo female ball python, on 1/21/19 from an owner who had several snakes (cousin is a breeder) and was looking to decrease his collection.

    This site has been so so helpful in giving me info on preparing her enclosure, not handling her every chance I get, and not freaking out when she doesn't eat. I figured I'd register and add to it when I can.

    Looking forward to chatting more!

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    Always good to know this site has helped you...that's the goal...well, that and causing serious "reptile-envy".

    I wasn't a "kid" when I got into snakes/reptiles either...doesn't matter, only that we "found them" eh? Sad that many people are so closed-minded about
    reptile pets....beardies are great pets, so much personality! (even though they require more involved care than most snakes do)

    Better "late" than never!

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    Re: Hi from NYC

    Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Sad that many people are so closed-minded about reptile pets...
    Very sad - especially snakes, they are so misunderstood. I can't tell you how many people told me Noodle was going to grow very big and eat me. It's unfortunate they have such a stigma because they are so sweet and shy.

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    Re: Hi from NYC

    The larger ones are very capable of suffocating you if they get around your neck and you can't get them off but eat you....nah

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    Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of snake keeping!! Happy to have you on board.

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    Thank you all so very much for the nice and warm welcome! It's been a while since I've been here because work has been a nightmare. Actually when I get home in the evenings, I try not to look at my phone or my laptop in order to unwind and do some rituals to get myself ready for bed.

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