There is a difference in hatred and fear. Alot of people have a real fear of snakes. My wife actually was terrified of them when we got married. Some people will warm up to it others are just to stubborn to accept them. My sister in law was very scared of them when my collection started... She still wont touch them, but has an intrest and enjoys watching them eat lol... I personally think the looks of freakedoutdom is entertaining, laughable... My mom was really weirded out by the snakes when i got my first, but she comes to see her grandkids, and checks out the snakes every time she comes by. We can love something but that doesnt mean it is for everybody, My brother raises mastiff's they weigh 200 lbs + Cool dogs, not for me, every one is entitled their own likes and dislikes, otherwise the pet industry would only involve one breed of one type of animal if we all liked the same thing. just my .02