She finally did it!

[Soterios]

I hate to sound winded, so I'll make this story as short as I can.

My house is full of animals. My girlfriend shares my passion for them somewhat, but she is still a bit fearful of snakes.

About two years ago SHE bought (because she loved him) a Rosy Boa. About a month after having him (all the while he was a charming animal) I had a friend over and offered to let him hold our Rosy. I told him how tame he was (and small) For whatever reason, the Rosy kind of freaked and bit my friend about four times before I could take him back and put him in his cage.

I work on his attitude for six months straight, getting bitten EVERY time I took him out. So I appropriately named him Chompy. I suppose it goes without saying that my girlfriend hasn't held him since.

UNTIL TONIGHT!

Chompy has been clean (lol bit free) for about six months now, and I finally got Stephanie to hold him. Even though it was only about a minute, it was great to see her holding HER snake.

I know this seems really lame to all of you, but it means a lot to me!

[STORMS]

very cool

Congrats

[joshn6805]

That is awesome congrats . So it just freaked out and stayed angry for 1 year? Thats crazy.

[AndrewGeibel]

I finally got my girlfriend to hold my 5.5 foot boa (the same one that has bit me three times). Although to be fair all three and especially the last one were my fault. It's good to see other knowledge and understanding of the hobby being spread.

[Soterios]

That is awesome congrats . So it just freaked out and stayed angry for 1 year? Thats crazy.

Yes, it was weird. He was great until that day. Then he was a little jerk for a year.

[joshn6805]

Yes, it was weird. He was great until that day. Then he was a little jerk for a year.

Haha wow, somebody knows how to hold a grudge.

[AndrewGeibel]

Haha wow, somebody knows how to hold a grudge.

Are you sure he isn't actually a she?



Ok totally joking ... just had to say it.

[Soterios]

are you sure he isn't actually a she?



Ok totally joking ... Just had to say it.

lol

[Corvid]

Yay!
My husband had a VERY SEVERE fear of snakes.
It took me 6 years to talk him into getting one, now we have 7 and he's always right there helping me feed and clean, and getting ready for more.
I know how incredible that moment is when they overcome that.
Small steps!!
Yay Her nd Yay you for helping her get to that point!!!

[Boanerges]

YAY!!! Congrats to you and your girlfriend!!!