Anti-landlord racks from beeger??

[Jhill001]

When I was looking for apartments I let them run my credit, showed up to the meeting dressed nicely, I also told them about my military experience. Told them about my snakes and they said no way.

In a few days they called me back saying that I could rent there and because of my good credit and the interview that they felt I could be trustworthy enough to keep snakes in the apartment. Its all about in how you present yourself.

Instead of "Do you allow snakes?"

Say "I keep small, non-venomous reptiles is that a problem"

Response is either gonna be yes, or no, or what kind.

If they say absolutely no, say OK, I understand and leave.

To the what kind, show them a photo. Explain to them that there is no water that could damage a floor. They stay in locked cages etc.

Say you used to watch Crocodile Hunter as a kid and are just really fascinated by nature. Even people who dislike snakes generally have a positive attitude towards Steve Irwin. Then make a joke about how you only have little snakes and not big alligators.

Hopefully by the time your done explaining the what (small snakes), why (Crocodile Hunter), and the how (locked cages that can't damage property). The person will feel that you are a responsible naturalist as opposed to some freak who just keeps snakes cause he likes to see small animals die.

Then drop this one on them,

Just from a money standpoint if I was a landlord I would prefer that everyone kept snakes and lizards. A dog or a cat or fish can cause thousands of dollars in damages to a unit either by accident or negligence. Which, knowing people who are negligent aren't likely to pay that money back.

Now you've shown them that you are actually a better potential tenant than that dog or cat person you are competing with. (Don't say this if you also have dogs and cats and want them to come too lol.)