What's in it for you?

[carbn8]

Hello all,
Im new to the forum and wanted to ask for some input.

I recently discovered that i had an intrest in reptiles, though I currently dont own any. I have spent quite a bit of time on here reading about...well everything. The one thing I have not seen though, Is what do you get out of the hobby? What are the parts that owners truly enjoy about it. Is it just working with the animal? Is it teaching other about them? I would aslo like to know things that might be a "con", if you will. Do you feel like your animals hinder your social life? does it make relationships difficult?

As an animal owner I know that we all lover our animals. I also know, being the owner of a parrot, that we have pet-peeves. ( pun intended)

Thanks for reading!

[anatess]

What do I get? I get a pet. A little piece of Africa in my own house. I enjoy learning about them, not just from what I read in books, from actually experiencing life with them.

Hinder my social life? No. I get the usual stuff from my family about how I'm abusing my children for endangering their lives, yada yada. But, if it's not the snakes, it would be the video games they play or the movies they are allowed to watch or whatever. It doesn't make relationships difficult. Relationships are built on respect. If you don't have that, it doesn't matter if you have a snake or not, that relationship is doomed. But, if you have that, then snakes are no different than Football... you get to prioritize between your relationships and your hobbies.

[MootWorm]

I'm in it for the money I just think they're amazingly cool little dudes, unlike any of the 'traditional' pets. I love watching and handling them. And they're just so darn easy to care for, once you have everything dialed in. I also like sharing my interest with others. In my many trips to my local hardware store for my never-ending DIY projects involving snakes and rats, I've educated quite a few employees and customers.

They definitely do not hinder my social life. Snakes are much less intrusive than, say, a dog or cat. You don't need to cut your night short to feed or water them, spend any time training, etc. My significant other was a tad leery, even afraid of snakes, but once I brought my first one home, he joined in the addiction I don't think there are any cons. You may get a few strange looks when you tell people you have them, but to each their own.

[Soterios]

What do I get?

A sweet sweet hole in my wallet.

In all seriousness, I get an amazingly beautiful animal that I love working with on a regular basis.

[I-KandyReptiles]

I get to work with beautiful misunderstood creatures and use my knowledge to disprove the negativity that friends and family hear.

[Mike41793]

I get to make tons of ball jokes and get to tell pretty girls they have nice racks without getting slapped. That in itself makes it all worth it!

[I-KandyReptiles]

I get to make tons of ball jokes and get to tell pretty girls they have nice racks without getting slapped. That in itself makes it all worth it!

I like it when you talk about my rack, baby!

[Mike41793]

I like it when you talk about my rack, baby!

Your rack is utterly magnificent. Were i to take a picture of it, it would be worth not one thousand, but one million words. <3 <3

[I-KandyReptiles]

Your rack is utterly magnificent. Were i to take a picture of it, it would be worth not one thousand, but one million words. <3 <3

You should put your balls on my rack and take pictures

[Crazymonkee]

I have had furry pets all my life, I have never felt they hindered me, I guess because I love having them. Dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits you name it!!
I love how the snakes move, smell, and they are by far the easiest to care for. They amaze me everyday
I love taking a 5 year old girl that BOTH parents are terrified of snakes and letting her pet one and have her say... "can I hold it next time?"
And the colors are awesome!!

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