I got my first ball python for my 15th birthday after spending several months just harassing the hell out of my mom for a snake.She was barely on board with keeping it, albeit slightly fascinated with it, but I just kept on obsessing over snakes and ignored what she thought about me keeping it if it was negative. Just keep on trucking with fascination and obsession. After I got my second python, she said I won't get any more snakes. Then, I showed my mom the prices of super fancy ball pythons and she was absolutely stunned. Now she just says no more snakes until we move. Lol
I recommend fighting for what's your's. How would a parent react if their child was being taken away? Argue when she talks about taking it away, and brag and bloat about your python during casual times. That's what I do. All I ever think about is snakes, and that's all I ever talk about. lol Evil stares and silent death threats are what I give out to anyone who talks about getting rid of my snakes and a very angry argument is what I start when they are serious.
Sorry that I'm not much of a big help though. I believe it varies from parent to parent. Most I can say is that you'll have to figure it out BUT what I can tell you is do NOT give up and stay stubborn that you will keep your python!
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