Could not agree moreI do, however, disagree with you that it is our responsibility to educate the public. Most people who fear snakes are perfectly happy fearing them. They don't hate them they just don't want anyone shoving them in their faces. They don't want to be out somewhere and turn around to see one. That is a great way to get people to hate them. Taking them to a pet store, fine. Taking them to a show, fine. Taking them to the mall, not fine.
"Force educating" people who do not want it is ridiculous. You might as well force your religion and politics on someone.
For those who think it is a great idea to take your snake out in public (mall, park , etc) think again, this industry is under tremendous scrutiny, over the last couple of years legislation have been threatening our rights to keep reptiles (some were successful).
Forcing people to be subjected to YOUR pet snake does nothing but give ammunition to those trying to take our right away from us, so use common sense because YOUR actions reflect on our entire community.
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