I have 10 snakes, you have WHAT? (peoples reactions!)

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.... And then someone said they take their snake to school... why on earth on you taking your snake to school? Besides the fact school should be for applying yourself and learning and the snake could be a distraction- I highly doubt your snake feels secure being made a public spectacle outside of it's hides, riding around in your hand/pocket/backpack/travel tub/etc.

If you need the attention/shock value of others by displaying your snakes to people in public- maybe you need to reconsider why you are keeping snakes in the first place.

Just my 2 cents, will probably get blasted. So blast away.

I regularly bring in my snakes to my young cousin's school for his show and tell. It's not for any kind of "cool factor." I'm showing those children that snakes are not something to be terrified of, and educating them about snakes. I've also brought in salamanders, tree frogs, anoles, and any other animal i have at the time. While it may be somewhat stressful for the snake, i think that educating kids not to be terrified of these animals is important. i agree with the petstore bit though; I'd be terrified they'd get sick.

I tell people I have snakes every chance I get. I mean, it's not the second thing I say when I introduce myself, but it eventually comes up. Whether they're disgusted or not, they always ask questions, and it's often a good chance to explain why some of their misconceptions about snakes are wrong. Of course, I get a lot of "That's disgusting!" and then they'll never talk to me again, but hey, animals are such a big part of my life that if I can't talk about them with you and you refuse to listen, then I guess we don't have too much to talk about.

I get the Zoo comment a lot as well when I list off what animals I have, and most people are almost always interested in them. It's a good chance get rid of some of the negativity surrounding snakes and reptiles