Need help convincing parents! Any ideas.

[jben]

I bought a BC from a reptile pet store in Queens called NY Reptilia and IF they are still open, because I'm talking about... maybe...10-15 yrs ago, but at the time they were very friendly and knowlegeable. You might want to take your parents there but check in the yellow pages to see if it's open. WOW this brings back memories, i remember the first pet snake that I sneaked in the house was a pair of garter snakes in a 10g tank that i traded for some turtles that i had. I think i was 13 at the time. I'm not recommending that you do that.

[seclark]

Casey makes her point well (oh and you totally sound like a mom!)

I'm in college but if I was living at home there is no way my mom would ever let me have a snake she freaked out when she found out I had one! Even though my dad thinks it's cool and is kinda jealous cause his mom never let him have one.

Okay sorry for the story here is my piece.

Definitely continue to show them your care and appreciation for your current pets. Find out there concerns and see what you can do to help ease them but not in away so as to have an argument for their issue with it. Most importantly share your passion by sharing what you learn and tell them why you are so intrigued with the animal.

My girlfriend who "isn't afraid" of snakes has never liked the idea but I have had to break through moments both after talking to her about my snake and all I have learned about her.

One while showing her sister a video of ball pythons (who kinda freaked out) my girlfriend said, "they aren't that bad they are actually pretty nice."

Two when showing her a video of a freshly hatched pastel my girlfriend said, "aww it's so cute!"

Moral of the story don't give up but don't push either. If they still absolutely won't go for it you have your other reps to keep you company until you move out!

[Evilme5229]

I'm in college but if I was living at home there is no way my mom would ever let me have a snake she freaked out when she found out I had one! Even though my dad thinks it's cool and is kinda jealous cause his mom never let him have one.

See lean on your dad. Dads think its cool.

[Theartisticgemini]

My dad is actually the one whos most afraid my mom is a little laid back.

And he thinks i have an "addiction" and a serious problem because i keep 3 reptiles. I want him to see me when i move out. My collection will expand nicely.

[bowtie-guy]

not that i suggest this method, but i hide mine! snake is the one thing iv never been allowed to have. weve had tons of dogs, birds, fish, iv had 20+ turtles, multiple frogs, lizards. i had a pet mouse, weve had a tarantula for a while. but the ONE i couldnt have was a snake, which is my favorite and the one i wanted most. well i have 2 large closets in my room, one for clothes one for storage. i keep him in a plastic tub in the storage closet. parents never go in there, and even if they did, you cant tell anything looking at the front. the wires and holes and what not are buried in the back! i keep the frozen mice and my g/f's house, and just grab one when i need it. works perfectly for me. good luck, i tried for 19 years and it never worked, so finally i found a way

[BPelizabeth]

What are your grades? Make a deal with her on grades.....follow thru...study hard.

[RockyTop]

Look, it's simple:

1) Kick in the front door
2) Proudly display your new snake
3) Profit



Okay, so it isn't that simple. lol

Honestly, if your parents are against it.. then they are against it. I know when I was a kid, begging/whining/pleading/bargaining/etc didn't get me anywhere but in more trouble lol. Your parents may be different, I was raised pretty strict lol. My old man was career USAF, so it was a strict military household

If their rule is no snakes, then it is no snakes. Don't try to sneak one in, hide it from them, etc. It is their house, and they can choose what they want brought into it. As much as you probably don't want to hear that... it is what it is. Wait until you are all grown up and out on your own. Then you can make your own rules

[dr del]

Hi,

Any one on here know of any breeders close to Queens NY??

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but apparently BP's are illegal in NY so you will not be able to get one.

And before anyone tries to suggest ways of circumventing the law in this case please bear in mind it would fall afoul of this section of the T.O.S and lead to possible infractions.

8. No posts promoting illegal behavior will be tolerated, including but not limited to warez/pirating of copyrighted material, illegal drug or alcohol usage, and illegal ownership or trafficking of species.

dr del

[Theartisticgemini]

Illigel in NY?? Are you kidding me?

How is it that ball pythons are sold in NY reptile expos every year.

[dr del]

Hi,

Don't ask me I'm on a seperate continent.

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...legal+new+york

http://www.nycacc.org/nychealthcode.htm


dr del