Very interesting thread!! I am the one with the interest in snakes, while my husband is not "afraid" of them, he does not have the desire and love for them that I do. I just starting having snakes again, and have two BP's. I just rescued a Hog Island/Nic cross yesterday, without consulting hubby (surprise!!). It was free, so it was not a monetary decision, but he did give me a "are you sure you can handle a snake that big" conversation.

As long as the bills are paid, and I am the one caring for them, he is ok with it. But then again we are not your average people - we do dog rescue and currently have 12 dogs in our home. They range from 3.6lbs to 170lbs!

My kids on the other hand are NOT snake fans, and ask me "Not another snake mom!!"