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[Kaorte]

In reply to Kaorte's post: Thank you for not being so quick to be blatantly rude to me. I was not aware of the implications, and no I didn't do it for the negative attention. I am totally new to this so I was unaware.

You are welcome. I don't think anyone is trying to be rude, they are just passionate about their viewpoints and don't like to see their reputation lowered by s

Not everyone is a snake lover! It is best to limit your snakes contact with people who may not like them, unless they specifically give you their permission to have the snake out.

Even when I have guests in my house, I don't take the snakes out unless requested. If there is someone who is frightened by them, I make sure to leave the snakes in their enclosures to make that person more comfortable.

It is up to us as snake keepers to give the world a good impression of what people who own snakes are like. Since fear of snakes is a VERY common fear, it is best to educate people with our words first, then introduce the snakes. In a public environment, this is nearly impossible.

The majority of people are going to think to themselves "why would anyone bring a snake to the mall?" Not "Look at that cute little snake!". The former gives people a negative image of snake keepers.

I understand the desire to bring the snake to public places, but the wiser choice would be to leave the snake at home where people can't attack it with their judgements. Instead, use your words to persuade them to the snake side