Hi I'm new, and there's a problem...

[TheSnakeGeek]

Get a job, get good grades, otherwise be a model child

I was not able to start getting pets of my own unless I saved up and bought them myself. Find a way to earn money (if you're too young for a job, try negotiating extra chores for extra $$) and save it up until you can afford the snake, cage, and food. That is usually a great way to show responsibility and maturity deserving of a pet snake.

-Jen

this x 2. except instead of a snake, cage, and food, save up for a snake, food, and a thermostat. thermostat first IMO. you can always get the cage later and keep it in a $5 tub from walmart. but a decent thermostat would be my first purchase, even before the snake.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Here is a different prospective.

Sometimes you just don’t convince parent you respect their wishes / rules, not saying that by educating your mom and being responsible she would not warm up to the idea but it is a possibility that you need to take in consideration as well.

Growing up my parents let me any anything (birds, hamsters, turtles etc) except for the one thing I wanted the most a snake.

The good news is when you are truly passionate it never goes away and when you are on your own you can finally live your passion.

Now I have no idea how old you are since in one thread you are mentioning that you are a biologist and in this one you are apparently living with your mom.

If you are old enough to be a biologist then you should be old enough to be on your own and therefore own a snake without needing anyone’s approval.
If you are a minor living under your mother’s roof you can either convince her or not.

The things that will need to be addressed are

First and foremost educating her about the animal you wish to own.

Proving her that YOU will be responsible, this means provide for your animals need which includes financial needs (food, vet bills etc)
Understanding that the animal you plan on acquiring is a long time commitment 30 years or more, what if you go to college will she be stuck with YOUR snake?

Ect

Once you address all those points if she still refuses then you need to respect her wish.

[Mephibosheth1]

And if you have questions/comments PM me; don't want to clutter up the normal threads with it

[The Serpent Merchant]

Have you sat down and talked with her about this? Do you know what her exact objections are?

My best advice, be as calm and adult like as possible, and don't push her too hard all at once. Maybe show her how much you know about taking care of them and how harmless they are even at full size. Cats and dogs kill/hurt far more people each year than snakes do.

But you need to understand that at the end of the day she has the final say. You might just have to wait until you are out on your own. Try to stay positive.

[grcforce327]

Troll confirmed, nothing to see here.

At least give him some credit for wearing sox for months!

sox months

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I smell a cobra commander troll.... Cough cough I mean look at the name. Somebody is going to great lengths to prove they are right.

On the off chance that this adorable kid that just has the cutest little things to say is in need of assistance the advice given is pretty good and we do need those questions answered so we can help you out more.

Well, it's not me, and I doubt it's Meph...if it IS one of the people who were interested in Cobra, They should know that this is EXTREMELY against the rules, and I for one am not happy with them.

O, and those cobra guys, isn't that just bp.net all over again?

But seriously, what is their point? I didn't read the whole thread...

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See, I'd be fine to wait a year.

What, wait, I thought meph started the cobra...

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But seriously, thanks meph for the advice.

It's a long Story, Missy. Read the Cobra thread that was closed recently for the whole thing.

And I think it is TIME to drop it and let it go, the warning in the previous thread stands.

[MsMissy]

My apologies Miss Deborah... I really was quite lost.

[Trollburrito]

Ok, sorry, I really messed this up. I am a student. My school is right by home.

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And I'm sorry moderator. I was being wishful.

[Trollburrito]

Oh, and if I went to college? I would just keep the snake with me in ma dorm, if not ill find a way like the other thread said. Maybe
Alert, all said above is wishful thinking!!!

[Trollburrito]

I'm kind of embarrassed, should I have joined?