We have 22 snakes and then more frogs and lizards. 20 something snakes is nothing like having 20 something cats or dogs. And putting a number on it makes it seem a lot worse than it really is. I have just learned to hide any new additions so I don't have to hear about it. My parents see it as another mouth to feed, not that I got it for free or in a trade. While I see it as another mouth to feed still isn't raising my bedding and rat block bill.
I am excited for you to be moving with a designated space for your animals! It makes hiding them and showing them off a lot easier. We will be moving at the end of May when my husband gets out of basic with the Coast Guard. I am so excited to have a spare bedroom as my own "space".
I love my animals, but I would also love to have family or guests over and not be berated with questions from those two don't understand bins. I would also love to have them in the spare bedroom to avoid "The Look" when people round the foyer and see the frog rack behind my dining room table.
I think it will pass. Just give it some time for everyone to forget. You are not doing anything wrong! You have a passion for these animals just like the rest of us. Even though other people do not understand, we do.
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