You know, I'm not sure why, but most people don't hate on me for it.
When I tell people I have 23 snakes, they get a shocked look and ask a series of curious questions. Some say 'that is so cool!' or are disgusted because they're afraid of snakes. But generally, they're curious and are willing to listen to any information I give them with open arms.
It is far more rare for me to see someone ask no questions and try to tell me what my snakes are going to do to me. I guess they figure when I say how many I actually have, I might know a thing or two more than they do from T.V.
Cheers!