Quote Originally Posted by SpartaDog View Post
Alright, so I have three reptiles at the moment, two snakes and a leo. Mom says no more until after college because my parents will have to take care of them during college. I understand that but...I can't see myself waiting six years to get another one. So, my question is, is there any way you can think of to convince mom otherwise? Or is it possible to sustain yourself and a snake during college? If it is I'm willing to either get one during college or bring one of them to college with me.
THANKFULLY I just recently had this experience. I actually got my first snake while in college, living in the dorms (not allowed haha). It was very easy to keep them in college (and I still am in college, just not a university anymore). Since they only cost roughly $4 or less a week to feed they made the perfect pets. My corn only costs a dollar a week. I bought my mice and rats from the breeder I got my corn, ball, and boa from so it was cheaper. Since you already have the equipment needed to care for them you should be fine. If you can't keep them in the dorms check to see if your roommate is cool with you stowing your little friend away. Either way, you'll be able to move to an apartment at some point and bring all your critters with you. I know my friends that still attend the university all have dogs, cats, sugar gliders, snakes, you name it. Reptiles (snakes especially) are easy to maintain while in school, which is why I ended up with my current small collection.