You seem stuck on doing a black and white logo of some type, with some alteration to a photo of yourself (which still isn't a unique idea, since it's still "god-father-ish" and still "borrows" from that theme).
Think outside the box. Focus on the snakes, not on you and your photo image. People could care less about what you look like, or who you are when looking for a breeder. They want to know three things: 1) Do you have nice snakes? 2) Are you honest and have you handled yourself honestly in past transactions? 3) Are your prices fair?
Getting to know YOU can come later - but if the image that you put out is more about you and less about the snakes, I think a lot of people are going to take a pass, not really stop by your site for very long.