I admit, a few months ago if I saw an 11 foot snake of whatever kind outside of my car I wouldve been "trapped" inside too. I can understand her perspective. The fear of snake IS really deep seeded in most people.
Snakes have suc a bad stigma attached to them that and I'm pretty sure they always will. They might be the most hated animal in America, hands down.
Nothing to get made at, it is what it is.