hey i had a hard time getting my mom to let me get a snake to. but you cant expect them to pay for it if you want it especially if they dont want it. i proved to my mom that i wanted it and saved up and she let me get it. if you were my kid, and you wanted me to buy you a snake, even if i had snakes id still say no and id tell you to buy your own. getting them to buy you one just aint realistic. prove that your mature enough to handle it and pay for it, youll have a better chance in getting it i guarentee it.