I understand. I work at a vet, and I only have a small handful of coworkers that are ok or like reptiles. Some hear I have a snake, and freak out saying that their gonna eat my animals, and that their gross and scary. They also try to lecture me about taking wild animals out of their natural environment. I then ask if any have rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc. I try to educate them as best as I can, but there is only so much someone can do. I have converted my roommates and their parents somewhat. One of my roommates is just OK with them, and the other really wants a bearded dragon, and shes LOVES my snake. So I look at it as a success.