Just thought you should know that cracked me upOriginally Posted by Kaorte
I agree with that bit about the number. I hate telling people the exact number because it doesn't really matter. the difference between 18 and 22 is not that much, but to a regular person it seems enormous.
I'm so glad to move. I currently live in a 500sqft apartment which works out just fine, but I can't really have guests for long periods, and all of my reptiles are in my living room. Its a little frustrating sometimes, but we make it work. Normally most of the people coming to my house have been there before and know about the animals. Those that are new are informed prior to entering that there are lots of reptiles! My upstairs neighbor is petrified of snakes and I told her they are all very secure and not going anywhere near her. She seemed comforted by the fact that I didn't pressure her to hold them or look at them.
Anyway.. I'm sure my mother will come around eventually.. I just wish it wasn't during the holidays during the short period of time I get to see my family
I'm so sorry that your parents reacted the way they did. In my opinion is was waaaay out of line. However, people being individuals they are entitled to their opinions
I would play my best dead pan whenever it comes up (especially in a "HOW COULD YOU DO THIS!" manner). It doesn't sound like they're willing to listen to the reasonable side of it, and until the emotional reaction ebbs a bit it may be a futile effort. You seem to be taking it very well and maturely (good on you!!). You're not doing anything illegal, or unsafe, and at the very least they could respect you as an adult doing something you enjoy. They don't have to like it, but this reaction they had is negative to the point of bizarre to me
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