Age of owners?

[capitalB]

why do i have to be in the last category!!!!! haha

[ClarkT]

I turn 33 next month.

[smd58]

51, and if growing up means gitting rid of my snakes i dont want to grow up:rolleye2

[dsirkle]

The categories stop at age 40 like that's the end of the road

[NomiGold]

I'm currently 19, and just about to get started in this hobby. I'm currently in the 'research the hell out of everything to do with ball pythons' stage. However, it could be another 5 years until I can own a bp (I hope not!). Blah.

The only reason I have not gotten a BP or any other reptile is that my parents are not cool with it. Their house, their rules. Oh well. If not, I probably would've started much younger.

[BrianaK]

I'm a 16 year old girl who looks far from what people think "typical snake owners" look like. The funny thing is, when most people (adults) find out I keep snakes and other reptiles, it's almost like they're impressed because a 16 year old girl who wears dresses and ribbons in her hair can feed rats to her snake and better yet, hold the snake...and their afraid to even get near one. Thats the reaction I get from people usually. Granted there are people (my neighbor) who always tells me how disgusting I am for even keeping a BEARDIE. Which I would consider the "puppy" of the reptile world. IMO. I just try not to let people bother me anymore. You kind of learn to be that way when even the people in your household (family) are grossed out in your decision for a pet. Even though they don't like them, I gotta thank them for lettin' me keep um

[CeLLLLL]

21 .. I've had almost every common pet so far and snakes are the most "unique" pets I own .. in my opinion

I never thought it was possible to have a snake as a pet when i was younger because all i watched was shows on tv portraying them as exotic and something that is too dangerous to own.

I think the most important thing really is education.

[Flatheadhunter33]

People are always passing judgment. Dont sweat it. Im 37 and I have been a herper since I before I knew there was such a word. I can personally atest to the fact that our little addiction here is by far a better thing to be hooked on than some things I have seen alot of other folks going through.

When someone tells me to grow up, my simple reply is "no".

[SlitherinSisters]

If someone owned a hamster I would tell them to group up and get a real pet Sorry hamster lovers, but they are one of the dumbest pets, get a rat for heavens sake.

I'm in the majority

The results are pretty much what I expected. Most people aren't allowed to get snakes till they are out of mommy's house.

[Oxylepy]

If someone owned a hamster I would tell them to group up and get a real pet Sorry hamster lovers, but they are one of the dumbest pets, get a rat for heavens sake.

I say the same thing. Ferrets and rats, those are real pets. Both are smart, both can be good companions, and you can interact with both.

Personally I want a Fox. But a Genet would also be an awesome pet. I like intelligent animals and predators (which are, by default, intelligent).

Also, there need to be more 18-27 year old female BP.neters around Pittsburgh.