Age of owners?

[NotaMallard]

I'm 14. I got my first snake when I was 7, though, haha. Unfortunately, he escaped and we never found him. My current two snakes I've had since I was 12.

[BPelizabeth]

I also have to say my 9 yr old is the papa to our first snake. It was bought for him by his grandmother. (yea she is crazy...but cool). Anyways....he can put most 20 year olds to shame when it comes to knowledge of how to take care of it. I listen to him talking to his friends and also the media when we had the show. It was crazy....he really pays attention when I teach him things. But when it comes to eveything else....I think he is like 5....lol

[ballmom]

I am 31 and we got the snake because my 7 year old wanted one. Knowing that I would be taking on most of the care of the snake she is more mine than his but if it was not for our 7 year old I do not think my husband would have been so willing to give us one.

And for the record what does "grow up" really mean? I get up 5 days a week and go to work for 8-10 hours come home feed the kids, dog, cats, snake, and rats we own. On weekend like to hang out at the park go on hiking trips and just plain have fun. Who is really a grown up someone who has no fun? I think the word needs to be better defined or just gotten rid of.

My Father use to say I may have to get old but I do not have to grow up.

[dnnsfam]

I lived with and took care of my first BP when I was 12. My mom was scared of my step dads BP Ka (wild caught) so when he left so did Ka. But that started my love for them. Then I got my very own BP when I was 22 and my ex took custody of him over everything else (still think that was just to spite me)lol. I am going to be 25 and want my new baby. So age has nothing really to do with it, its all about the love you have for what ever animal (family member) you want.

My mom is a 40-something (being nice) Crested dog & rodents lover, and I am snakes, rodents and fish.

[dnnsfam]

I agree with you and your father has it right!

My Father use to say I may have to get old but I do not have to grow up.

[dnnsfam]

Let there now be a new example of the rich mix of individuals who love snakes. Some may have tattoos and piercings, some may attend the Ivy League and some are stay-at-home moms (and everything in between), it’s a very diverse group in my opinion.

And some are a mix... Me, I am a single mommy of two young boys, have tats and piercings, and am in law school ( not Ivy league tho lol). I absolutely love BP's, and corn snakes. I have an appreciation for other types, but have my preferences. I have had animals as long as I can remember of all types, but snakes and rodents are my favorites and give me more joy than others.

[snakeyes]

Yeah that's one thing i hate...
i have piercings, long hair, and I'm young.

I look like what people think is "the typical dumb kid with snakes".

it bugs me alot...

but that's what happens when you look like me, and you deal with uneducated ignorant people...

I'm sure it doesn't matter what you look like...
alot of people are just ignorant.

couldn't have put it better myself.

[ballpythonluvr]

I am 36 years old and just got into this hobby in 2008. People think I am crazy because I keep snakes. I also have a pet rat now. My mother is totally grossed out by the thought of me keeping me snakes and a pet rat. I also have a dog and a cat.

[straydog1980]

I'm 29, and all I think about every day is the fact that I'm turning 30 this year

[pavlovk1025]

Ive loved snakes since I saw them at Petland Discounts in NYC when I was young. SHortly thereafter pretty much all snakes got banned within the 5 boroughs. To top taht off, my dad, an old school (40's born) Russian said I cant have one as long as I live in his house. Joined military...a year later had my first snake...a corn snake. Then rescued a burm literally off of a front lawn in the winter. Then traded the corn for a ball. And now I have a bunch of lovely animals, as an adult.

Childish is wanting a dog to put in a purse.