The same sad comments about my snakes... (vent)

[redshepherd]

Some good responses I've used..
"Ewww, I hate snakes!"
"Oh, I love ALL animals!"

"Won't it bite you?" "Has it ever bitten you?"
"Oh, the worst it can do is like a papercut. I've been mauled by a pomeranian once, that was scary! And kicked by horses, boy does that hurt. The snakes are harmless."

"I'd NEVER own a snake!"
"That's fine, I love them enough to more than make up for you not owning any. I'll take your share of the snakes and you can have my share of the budgies! Those little birds bite so hard!"

Nice ones- I actually answered these in the EXACT same way as you, particularly the loving animals and papercuts part.
I do wish I was more thick-skinned for this, but it is what it is. Starting to get annoyed finally after a couple months of, "Did your snakes go after your dogs yet?" and I solemnly reply, "Dogs and cats can bite my snakes in half without a second though." :|