me and my 2 kids live with my boyfriend in his house...well for my birthday he bought me a ball python off of craigslist...he hates him..he wont hold him...i cant hold him when hes around...and i have to feed him while he is at work so he doesnt have to look at it...but my son wants a garter or a corn snake...i think he deserves it...he does great in school..he is AG classes...never gives me problems with home work or help around the house...and he does all his chores..and never talks back like most kids...so i want to make a deal with my son if he saves his money up he can buy his own snake..but he also has to buy the food every month...witch is easy for my son he makes 40 dollars from my dad just for being good in school and a thome...but my bf says no more reptiles...it makes me mad..because all together we have a pitbull, a shihtzu, a mix breed dog...a gerbil...my bp..a fish...and 2 rabbits...the 3 dogs and the 2 rabbits belong to my bf..but i take care of all the animals i buy there food give them baths..change there water...and pay for the shots....so if hes not taking care of it why should he care if another animal is added to the mix...but its not just any animal its a reptile..he doenst like reptiles...so how do i convince him other wise?