The only person who is supportive of my snake is my husband. He wasn't for it at all until I had him hold a little ball python at a local pet store. She balled up in his hands and he fell completely in love. I got my Oliver on Halloween for my 4 year wedding anniversary Your new baby is SUPER cute! I really enjoyed seeing some pics of your setup too! Have you named your new baby? I got asked a lot of questions about him biting, if he could escape the enclosure. I was told he was going to eat one of my cats or strangle me. The only thing you can do is post pics, inform them, and then try to get them to hold your new baby. Snakes are incredible. My only regret is waiting and dreaming 10 years before "going for it".