I have 18 BPs...the reactions I get are varied. Some are disgusted and make hateful comments about my taste in pets. There's concern that I'll be strangled in my sleep. I've encountered a lot of fascination from people who are reluctant to touch a snake. Then there's my pharmacy tech who always wants to hold and love on them. I just moved and my one of my new neighbors spotted me in the backyard letting one slither through the grass...she was terrified and wouldn't open her door or windows for days. Fortunately I was able to convince her that my babies are well looked after and not allowed to roam freely. One of the delights of being a reptile momma is the opportunity to educate the public about snakes. There's an astonishing amount of ignorance and stigma associated with them. It's really cool when I see someone overcome their initial reticence and discover that reptiles aren't slimy at all, but soft and pleasant. And if they don't want to be open toward it, that's okay...to each their own. I do have to chuckle though when I think of the messes their cats and dogs make. Not one of my scale kids has ever clawed the furniture or howled late at night!
Enjoy your new friend...there's this forum and reptile shows where you can find kindred spirits.
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