Quote Originally Posted by distaff View Post
I don't think BF is scared so much as he still perceives a snake as a very low class thing to own. He came from humble beginnings, worked hard in his successful career, and has retired well off. It is an association I have tried to change, explaining to him that snakes are pets that scientific and naturalist oriented types of people are attracted to.
There are some negative stigmas associated with various animals as pets. You might let him know that it is the educated and passionate population who are the ones who can commit entirely to the husbandry, quality of life, and provide successful and "high class" care for these fascinating animals. +1 for scientific and naturalist-oriented type of people.