I train dogs as part of my living and, ironically, most of my friends in the dog world are the ones who think I'm totally nuts and wouldn't be caught dead the vincinity of my snakes. You'd think they wouldn't be bothered by them since these are real animal lovers and, as such, we do deal with some pretty gross aspects of animal husbandry at times, lol.

Most of my friends outside of the dog stuff actually think the snakes are pretty cool and get really interested in the genetics. They are also really curious about feeding and one lady I work with really wants to come over on feeding day just to say she saw that!

I'm 35 and I still have trouble finding people who are as interested in herps as I am. Thank heaven my dear hubby is supportive!