Are Snakes More of A Guy or A Gal Thing?

[CA cowgirl]

I'm glad you posted this thread. I've recently added to my reptile collection EXPONENTIALLY. For two years I had just 2 smaller snakes - 1 ratsnake 1 western hognose. Then almost overnight (between August to November 2009) I am at almost 20.

I haven't had this many snakes since I was just out of high school. And boys were easy to come by back then, so I didn't worry if snakes would creep a guy out. Now I'm in my 30s, dating and thinking I'll get passed on by guys if they hear I have this many snakes. So I don't advertise it!

Now my motorcycle habit, I am not afraid to share. I think the difference is this: if I own one or two motorcycles that's fine. Its that I own a couple dozen snakes and it seems a bit of a compulsive/obsessive habit. And those things generally are a red flag. Does anyone think similarly? I know its a tough crowd to get an unbiased response.

The tactics that I use to convince myself its okay - its like tattoos - have you ever met someone with just one? Sure, but the ones with multiple tats outnumber those with just one. Snakes are similarly "appreciated." And, if I can keep up on their care to keep them well fed and always have clean cages and fresh water, then I'm not in over my head.

[NaginiBP]

Now my motorcycle habit, I am not afraid to share. I think the difference is this: if I own one or two motorcycles that's fine. Its that I own a couple dozen snakes and it seems a bit of a compulsive/obsessive habit. And those things generally are a red flag. Does anyone think similarly? I know its a tough crowd to get an unbiased response.

The tactics that I use to convince myself its okay - its like tattoos - have you ever met someone with just one? Sure, but the ones with multiple tats outnumber those with just one. Snakes are similarly "appreciated." And, if I can keep up on their care to keep them well fed and always have clean cages and fresh water, then I'm not in over my head.

You made me think about taking back my girly-girl part of my post. I also ride motorcycles (sport bikes) and own 2. And I do have 1 tattoo. But I still dress up to go to work.