I believe that having knowledge, and giving them information peaks their curiosity, even if they are afraid (like my GF was) I did a lot of research found out a lot of stuff and shared my knowledge. At first she didn't understand why I wanted one and was hesitant at the idea, but I explained everything I found out, where they sleep, the temperature, different morphs, etc. She got interested, began asking her own questions, and when I finally got him she wanted to touch him. Of course she was still scared but eventually she began to get more comfortable. Plus I believe seeing how comfortable I was around him even though I never owned a snake on my own, made her feel comfortable enough to see if he wasn't attacking me he wont attack her. I also told her that they're more skiddish and nervous snakes so they don't attack often they mostly roll up into a ball.
She finds him adorable now and loves to hold him whenever I take him out, I believe if you can peak someones curiosity and have them ask you questions you've already slightly opened a door.
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