Finally!

[llovelace]

Not to play devils advocate.......but when I was growing up, my mom was not an animal person, though she never denied us having pets, so long as she didn't have to see it, feed it, or smell it lol.

After many cats, rodents, snakes etc. my brother & I decided we wanted a dog , so we saved our monies, and adopted a red nosed pit bull, mind you we didn't think to ask my mothers permission (we knew the answer would be no), so we kept this dog hidden in my brothers room, well one day mom decides to go into brothers room, and what does she see.....this adult pit bull staring her down , needless to say, there was hell to pay when we got home, and after much pleading, crying, & bargaining, Ruby was allowed to stay .

After my brother went into the army, and I married and left home, my mother cared for Ruby, her lil guard dog.

I don't agree with keeping things from your mother, but I can certainly see why you do.
Just keep this in mind, if you do get the snakes, and keep them in your room, you have to ask yourself this:

1 .If/when she finds them, and throws a fit & demands you get rid of them on the spot, do you have somewhere/someone else to keep them?

2. When you move to TX, are you driving or flying? If flying, how will you transport the animals?


I would have a talk with her, or simply write it out in a letter to her, along with an info sheet on the Balls. If you are paying her rent etc. I would not loan/give her extra money, just tell her you're broke.

I know it's hard, and feels soooo frustrating right about now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[BoaFreak]

I have to agree with everyone here. The way I see it is if you know you are moving out in a year then you have a year to save up, you can save the money you were going to use for your "cabinet" and after a year have enough money to mabey get you the Butters you want along with a display cage for each of them. hiding them under your bed might be good for you but the animals will suffer from it. Just 1 year and you can have them in your Living room in some decked out displays . Sounds like a better plan IMO.

[iCandiBallPythons]

^^^This.

No animal deserves to be in the middle of a mess like this. Sorry.

Wasnt saying that any animal deserves to be involved in this situation. Anyone can see it's pretty clear that its best for the OP to wait.

[kevinb]

^^^This.

No animal deserves to be in the middle of a mess like this. Sorry.

Me and my mom do have the occasion when we are civil and like being around each other. Most of are arguments are based off the fact that I'm older and I hate sticking around home. I like hanging out with my girlfriend and her family. My mom has told MD straight up that she doesn't want to loose me that's Why she makes all these extra rules that my sister doesn't have. I do love her as she is my mom, but it can be so infuriating to have her sit there and tell me what to do and when to do it. I took the prerogative when I got rejected from my dead set college to get a job and make a life until I can get into a different school. She didn't seem to see that as me growing up and constantly tells me how I should be doing things when she does the complete opposite....hence the money situation. If I can't convince her....which I wont be able to. I will just have to wait...and chances are it wont be till 6-7 years down the road before I get a ball python since I doubt any land lord Would allow me to have them...which sucks even more. But whatever. Life sucks that's How it is. As for my animals suffering in my house...its quite the opposite. They live Like kings and queens. They eat better than I do for chrissake. I spend atleast $300 a month on food for my 3 snakes, 3 Leos, 4 fish, and my salamander. More than I ever spend on myself in 6 months. They have appropriate caging and spot on temps. So no they don't suffer from my crappy home life. And thank You for the offense.

Kevin Bullis

[Skittles1101]

Me and my mom do have the occasion when we are civil and like being around each other. Most of are arguments are based off the fact that I'm older and I hate sticking around home. I like hanging out with my girlfriend and her family. My mom has told MD straight up that she doesn't want to loose me that's Why she makes all these extra rules that my sister doesn't have. I do love her as she is my mom, but it can be so infuriating to have her sit there and tell me what to do and when to do it. I took the prerogative when I got rejected from my dead set college to get a job and make a life until I can get into a different school. She didn't seem to see that as me growing up and constantly tells me how I should be doing things when she does the complete opposite....hence the money situation. If I can't convince her....which I wont be able to. I will just have to wait...and chances are it wont be till 6-7 years down the road before I get a ball python since I doubt any land lord Would allow me to have them...which sucks even more. But whatever. Life sucks that's How it is. As for my animals suffering in my house...its quite the opposite. They live Like kings and queens. They eat better than I do for chrissake. I spend atleast $300 a month on food for my 3 snakes, 3 Leos, 4 fish, and my salamander. More than I ever spend on myself in 6 months. They have appropriate caging and spot on temps. So no they don't suffer from my crappy home life. And thank You for the offense.

Kevin Bullis

Completely off topic, but my advice is go to school while you still can. I got pregnant very young and didn't get the chance to go to school full time and get a degree as quick as possible. I am now working my ass off, full time mom, full time 911 dispatcher, and can only attend 1 class at a time towards my degree. It sucks, and you never know when life will throw a nice big fat heavy wrench in your life. So I'd take advantage of it while you can....

<end mom speech>

[kevinb]

In responce to that I am going fall 2012 for my degree in biology. Then off the university of Texas for my Herpetology masters.

Kevin Bullis

[CCfive]

In responce to that I am going fall 2012 for my degree in biology. Then off the university of Texas for my Herpetology masters.

Kevin Bullis

good for you and good luck.