Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
I have dealt with the ignorance of others on more then one occasion. My own mother hates snakes and rats and will not even step foot into my house. I am fine with that because I really don't want her here anyways, we do not get along. I get so many negative comments from people I know. Like why do you keep snakes and rats in the first place. My response is because it is something that I love to do and I enjoy keeping reptiles, particularly snakes. People are so grossed out about my pet rats too. I love rats, they make awesome pets! They are more intelligent then some of the people I have encountered. I think Wes hit home with his response. You can always count on him for solid and sound advice.
How do you deal with feeding rats to your snakes when you also have a relationship with and understanding of rats as pets? No judgement here at all- it just seems stressful to me and I'm curious how you handle the cognitive dissonance.

As far as people having issues with snakes as pets: Whatever. My son thinks snakes are cool, my roommates aren't interested in interacting but don't mind Pandora being here or out of her tank (as long as I'm in control). Beyond them, I don't give a fcxk. I'm single at the moment, and I just figure if a man objects to a snake in my bedroom, he's got no business being there in the first place because we are not going to get along.