Don't be a girl about it.

[Viol8r]

Just wanted to say I picked Fuzzy up today, all ny myself! I reached in after changing the water in the water bowl and pet him/her for a while then picked him/her up. I am beyond proud of myself.

I know that sounds stupid to most (if not all) of you, but I was seriously terrified to do so until today.

Awesome! It doesn't sound stupid. A lot of people have a fear of snakes. Once you start talking about how you own 1 or 25 you will realize how many people you know that are afraid of them. Congrats on conquering you fears and good luck with fuzzy and your next one...lol