OK I know you have probably heard this plenty of times from the other members but, I am a firm believer that repetition can be a good thing.

My mom is deathly afraid of snakes and lizards. She hates them with a passion and often tells me that I am 'crazy, weird, and strange, for ever liking a slithery, slimy biting monstrosity. And that I will be unwelcome in her home if I EVER have any of them in my coat pockets, purse, or around my neck.' This I respected because of how much my mom is afraid of these creatures. My mom will NEVER get over her fear of snakes in particular and no amount of me prodding, trying to MAKE her understand, or giving over facts will ever change that. She can't even stand to see a rubber snake toy without screaming and jumping up on a chair or something.

But I loved them. I left my mother's place at 18. I traveled a bit, started college, found a job, and rented an apartment with the money that I saved when I was a kid. This took me about five years to accomplish give or take a few months. I had to make sure I had all my ducks in a row before I even considered having an animal. Life became crazy after that (college courses, jobs, and stress) and only when I believed I could fit enough time into snakes did I get them.

All in all, it is about being patient. You might not be able to have one now but in due time you will. So no, it is not time to give it up. Just have patience and you WILL be able to have one. Take this time to know yourself, do your research, and figure out the little but important things about owning a snake.

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