Adoption and Reptiles

[rlditmars]

Seems like a lot of work for a lie, when the cages need to be secured anyway. Yes, people can be ignorant and judgmental, but lying just propagates the stereotypes.

This.
And if I might add; my children are my priority. As such I would not let a hobby jeopardize any aspect of my relationship with them. If I were going to adopt a child, and there was any chance that my animals could impact the process in a negative way, then they would be gone in a heartbeat. With all do respect, if forced with a choice, they are just animals. After I have completed the adoption, if it were still important to me and I had the resources and time to do so, I could always come back to the hobby. And in that way the blending could be more of a diffusion then a collision. Children are life altering and you just never know where your mindset will be once they become a part of your life. However, it is pretty consuming of that you can be assured. Just my 0.02 but best of luck with whatever you decide.