1) they don't make much noise, aside from the occassional fart.
2) When they shed, it doesn't get all over the house, clothes, and furniture.
3) You don't have to take them for a walk in bad weather.
4) Their bites don't hurt no where near as much as a dog or cats.
5) If you have to go out of town for a few days, they are fine by themselves.
6) They don't have separation anxiety.
7) They only poo about once a month or so and sometimes it's photo worthy.
8) Other snake keepers completely understand.
9) Cheaper to feed than dogs and cats.
10) They are wayyyyy cuter when they yawn than dogs or cats.
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Rob