So I REALLY want a Bp... there's just a couple problems...

[dc4teg]

you need to call him and say that i want a snake i dont have a snake but i am thinking about getting one then take if from thier and esplain that they dont chew up stuff lol i love how you dont have to constantly watch hatchlings like you have to watch puppies

[jblaze]

My parents said, "no snakes in the house." A few days later I arrived home with Leviticus. He is an awesome snake and now my mom pets him if I am holding him, my sister always wants to hold him as well.

People always despise snakes, then they come into contact with one and are like, "oh, this is not that bad." So the idea to wait until you move out on your own is rediculous. That's like waiting to move out so you can grow weed in your closet. Simply rediculous, get a tupperware tub and put him under your bed, lets be real now.

[Kaorte]

I don't think its a matter of his mom not approving, rather it is a matter of breaking his lease.

[mrshawt]

My parents said, "no snakes in the house." A few days later I arrived home with Leviticus. He is an awesome snake and now my mom pets him if I am holding him, my sister always wants to hold him as well.

People always despise snakes, then they come into contact with one and are like, "oh, this is not that bad." So the idea to wait until you move out on your own is rediculous. That's like waiting to move out so you can grow weed in your closet. Simply rediculous, get a tupperware tub and put him under your bed, lets be real now.

Right, because owning a snake is the same as growing weed in your closet...
Ok, let's be real. Regardless of his mother's reaction to a new bp, he can still get thrown out of his house for it.

Woah, reality check.

[matt71915]

one of the problems i have encountered with apts and snakes is how the neighbors feel, most dont like them which means they say no you cant have them.
On the bright side, its not hard to hide a snake, all you gotta do it take everything outta the tank and put it in a closet or somewhere to make it look like you just have a tank, for previous fish or something like that. no big deal

[frankykeno]

Psh, in two years I hope I can get outta here! If I want snakes though, I would have to break some more rules and not stay in a dorm the first year at college. Or stay at home.. which leaves me stuck with the original situation lol.

If you aren't sure if you can even keep snakes in 2 years when you go to college why in the world would you consider getting another one now? Ball pythons like a lot of snakes live a long time and are a major committment of years.

As well the lease is in your mom's name. If you do something that breaks the terms of that lease your mother could have an evict notice on her record. Having an evict notice like that can make it extremely difficult to get another rental. I doubt any parent is going to let that happen just so their kid can get another pet.

I really think that considering the issues with the lease and your going away to school in a couple of years, you should probably just enjoy the cornsnake you have and call it good for now.

[abuja]

Give her logic. I'm 12 and got my first bp just 2 months ago after wanting a snake for 3 years. To say the least, it was logic and her mother that did the trick. Find the one person she'll listen to, and convince that person that your getting a ball python would be for the best. The person will talk and convince your mom, and voila.

[mrshawt]

Give her logic. I'm 12 and got my first bp just 2 months ago after wanting a snake for 3 years. To say the least, it was logic and her mother that did the trick. Find the one person she'll listen to, and convince that person that your getting a ball python would be for the best. The person will talk and convince your mom, and voila.

So what about the landlord?

[Whitney]

Here is how I see it. Because you live with your mother I would wait it out or call the landlord to see what animals are permissable without a 25 dollar charge. If there are charges for every animal, including ones in tanks, I would wait until I was out on my own. Yes snakes are easy to hide especially in a rack system, but I would only take that risk if I wasn't endangering anyone but myself. You don't need to bring your mother into an eviction if it comes to that.

Best thing to do is call the landlord and hear what he/she has to say.

Good luck.

[Lolo76]

I've never heard of a landlord charging for caged animals... I have had pets of ALL types since living on my own (15+ years), and only dogs & cats were counted as household pets. But I don't know how things work in every state, so it could be possible. Definitely ask the landlord first, and consider everything that's been said here - especially the detail of you going off to college in 2 years.