Convince my parents

[brikwall96]

So I've got one ball python now and he is doing so so so so perfect. My mom knows I take great care of him. She also knows I'm obsessed with snakes and she thinks it's wierd. It's hard to explain to her why I want another snake...preferably a hog island boa. So me and her are going to an expo august 27th and I'm pretty much certain I want a hog island boa, every time I say it to her she says like...."yeah right your acting like the rain man". I don't know what that means.plz help I need a way to tell her I want another snake without her getting mad. Just a pet not a breeder

[fndjason4]

be persistent. sometimes when people see how important something is to you, they sometimes have a change of heart. lots of people think snakekeeping is weird, i dont think thats going to change anytime soon. but if it is something you are really into, if you are persistent enough youll probably have success. good luck.

[brikwall96]

She makes me so mad because she won't give me an answer she just says " because I said you cant"

[MikeSchultz-d]

Tell them what makes you want a Hog island boa so bad... Are you fascinated by its pattern/ colors? Do you want a snake larger than a ball python, but not quite as large as a mainland boa constrictor? Maybe you like the more active personality that boas tend to show when compared to ball pythons? Impress your parents with knowledge about the species, and what about that species gets you so excited, and perhaps they will change their minds after all.

[John1982]

Like Mike said, it increases your odds to show you know EVERYTHING there is to know about the animal you want your parents to let you keep. Other than that your best help comes from them seeing how well you take care of your current pets, showing responsibility tends to pay off in the long run. Also, if you don't get the snake you want right away don't throw a hissy fit at your folks, they could see it as a lack of maturity and confirmation that they made the right choice. Play it cool and even if you don't get the snake you want at this show, there's always the future and other expos. Good luck!

[Doortech9]

I'm 26 years old and my parents still give me a weird look when I tell them I'm getting a new snake. Few people would bat an eye if you mentioned adding a new fish to your aquarium, maybe a good route would be to show her that having more than one reptile isn't abnormal, and that 'collecting' snakes, per say, isn't as crazy as she may think it to be.

[WingedWolfPsion]

Rain Man was a movie about a guy who discovers his long lost autistic brother is a math savant, and plans to take advantage of his abilities for gambling purposes. He comes to realize that he actually cares about his brother, and takes care of him, rather than exploiting him. The title comes from the fact that the guy's only memory of his brother was from early childhood, when he couldn't pronounce his autistic brother Raymond's name, so called him 'Rain Man'.

So, your mother is saying you sound like you're autistic, which isn't very nice. She most likely means that you sound obsessive and recite facts frequently, which means you are a reptile geek like the rest of us here. You might try asking her if she would rather you were reciting sports statistics, and ask her if she has anything SHE really loves to do and talk about. (Most folks have a hobby that they are passionate about, after all).

In your place, I would remind her that there are worse things to be passionately interested in, after all.

[Pastelpipes]

Find out why she won't let you have it and then try to purswade her off her idea and on to yours. Hope you get it!!!

[OtterGoRun]

How old are you? Who pays for the animal? What happens to them if/when you go to college? Just to add another perspective, she may just not want the added responsibility of another animal herself. Her roof, her rules. When you move out, you can get whatever you want. I had to wait until I moved out to get my snakes, and it worked out fine in the end.

[tsy72001]

I am sorry, but if you live under your parents roof I do not care if your 40 and they say no that is the answer. It is their home, they pay the bills! Be happy with one and when you move out get more.