Re: How do I make people stop being afraid?
I hear you on this. Two children were mauled to death by a snake out here last year and all I got from family was " I hope your not letting your daughter play with that snake now" "aren't you afraid he will eat the cats or choke them or worse you?" … um he's like not even four feet, that snake was like 25 feet and illegal! Plus I live in a very Christian area soooooooo, my snake is the "Devil" of the garden of Eden, I even got a Christmas card last year saying "were all praying for you and your family". Not that long ago, a person who always watched our cats while away told us last minute he can't come in our house because of the snake, we were packed and ready to leave and he does this now rather than a week ago when we asked and he said yes? The man was literally working himself up into a frenzy and finally came over and said he couldn't do it. Talk about scrambling for a pet sitter last minute, thank god we got someone or we wouldnt have been able to go! Some people just have a real fear of snakes and as I said, Christians are taught young about the evil snake in the garden taunting Eve to eat the apple and some really take it to heart and some don't even realize that is why they hate snakes until they dig deep into their past. I honestly never thought I would have one, I never hated them but it wasnt a pet I wanted in my house but after getting this guy I have now, I love snakes. Its been a learning curve and I had my first bite last night but I wouldnt give him up, he's family now. I suggest you just tell people your snakes are your family just like their dog and be honest about you not wanting the dog in your space and you won't bring the snake into theirs. I don't really see why you would bring your snakes to peoples homes who don't like them anyway, it just stresses everyone, including the snake.
Enjoy your snake family!
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