What's up with snake haters? (rant)

[Eversolulu]

They know nothing about ball pythons or snakes in general and they are willing to criticize and hate on my baby ball, I'm such a proud owner and I've been showing everyone how cute he is (on my phone) but I just can't stand it when those one in a few make that disgusting face and say EW!! I HATE SNAKES! THAT'S SO GROSS!! It makes me so angry because they just don't understand and they are not willing to even try!!

Ok that feel's better. lol.

[jfreels]

Get use to it

[Eversolulu]

yeah guess I have to. At least people on this site love snakes and understand

[tsdsbd]

yes, you will find refuge here my friend! one of the few places..

[Brstin2flames]

I feel ya...I've had many people say Ew gross when I show them pictures of my little guy who I think is cute! Some of my friends even said they don't know if they want to come to my house anymore . I think snakes are very misunderstood.

[Eversolulu]

Omg are you serious?? That's terrible, and yes, they are VERY misunderstood...too bad.

[wolfy-hound]

It happens. When I post a pic up and someone posts "Eww! I hate snakes! They're gross!" I usually ask them how they would feel if I posted "Gross dog! They slobber and are NASTY!" on their pup's picture. I don't want them to suddenly love snakes, but at least be polite. A "I don't like snakes" if you're in person is fine, but don't go posting on my pictures online, or going out of your way to say it publicly or I'll smack you with a newspaper, you know?

[hunter94]

The media gives Snakes a bad name. And some people are to ignorant to understand and realize that.

[Generationshell]

My Aunt won't even come visit or let her kids visit knowing I have a snake here.
I got thoroughly offended. I have locks on the tank for gosh sakes!
If that's gnna keep her away then so be it. I guess we just wont see her.

Snakes are essentially harmless when properly housed and handled.
They are so misunderstood it's quite unfortunate, ppl fail to realize that Captive bred snakes are much different than wild snakes.

[Eversolulu]

It happens. When I post a pic up and someone posts "Eww! I hate snakes! They're gross!" I usually ask them how they would feel if I posted "Gross dog! They slobber and are NASTY!" on their pup's picture. I don't want them to suddenly love snakes, but at least be polite. A "I don't like snakes" if you're in person is fine, but don't go posting on my pictures online, or going out of your way to say it publicly or I'll smack you with a newspaper, you know?

I completely agree, there is no need for that kind of ignorance!