I Guess It Is Time To Give Up?

[Kokorobosoi]

I wouldn't advise that. A true phobia is a fearsome thing and will push people straight into irrational and sometimes regrettable behavior.

I am phobic of snakes. Absolutely bat turd crazy until it's gone. And if it's gone because I lost it and now don't know where it is.... I reach a whole new level of clinical.

I would find it perfectly reasonable at the time to throw out a person living in my home who broke my house rules and snuck one in. Out on their rear with no where to go and I would have no remorse. It's a perfect way to learn about consequences.

Just st my opinion, and your miles may vary.

obviously my subconscious couldn't even let me say the word... When I said snakes I was referring to those horrible eight legged things. Lol

[dwilliams]

obviously my subconscious couldn't even let me say the word... When I said snakes I was referring to those horrible eight legged things. Lol

Lol that's funny !!!You ain't the only one I can look at them through the glass no way I'm holdin one. I'd rather handle a crazy 15 ft retic than handle a harmless spider.

[Kokorobosoi]

Oh no, there isn't any looking at them either. I range between run away and hulk smash- no inbetween.

[PitOnTheProwl]

My parents were against the whole snake thing too. So I just brought one home. Not the best advice but hey I have a snake now that I love and my parents like him too after seeing him.

LoL.... You would be homeless here

[distaff]

obviously my subconscious couldn't even let me say the word... When I said snakes I was referring to those horrible eight legged things. Lol

LOL. I was confused!
I STILL have a phobia of wild snakes (except garters/ribbons).
Makes no sense. That's phobias for you.

I have considered releasing the kings this spring that we found as hatchlings in the kitchen. They should have enough weight for a better chance at survival and of course, the weather is better now. (Born Free, and all that...) However, should that happen, these once beloved pets will then be wild, and if I ever chance to encounter one in the yard, it'll be a wild snake again, and I won't *just* be startled.

[Magalo]

Not enough info. How old are you? If you're over 20, get out. Under 20: suck it up you'll be gone in a few years. Also, if you are not paying half the rent and bills, stop telling yourself your mom "needs you" and that you are like a "dad". If it's about looking after your brother while she works she can drop him off at your place and it's gonna be the same thing. No excuses for being a leech to your parents.

I'm a pet lover and I wasn't aloud pets either. Got my first cat at my parent's house, moved out got a 2nd cat. Split with my bf, got a dog, moved to the city, got a snake, mices and I'm getting rats in a couple of weeks. Move out and do whatever you want.

[Meerna]

Don't give up. I've been a member of this site for 10 years, and I've spent those 10 years without a snake. I just picked up my first BP yesterday, so don't let it get you down. I'm not saying it'll take you 10 years to get one, but waiting will pay off. I'd wanted a snake since I was a kid, since the first time I held a snake, and it took me over 15 years to get my first.

[Willowy]

I'd say. . .pick a calm time, not when your mom is worked up about anything, and just ask if there are any conditions that she would allow you to have a snake (like, if you always kept it in your room, if you did the dishes every night, idk, whatever). If she says yes, you have a negotiation. If she says no, absolutely no way, don't ever bring it up again, and start making plans for the little snake empire you'll have when you get your own place . It's good motivation to make something of your life, stay out of trouble, and get a good job.

[DennisM]

I'd say. . .pick a calm time, not when your mom is worked up about anything, and just ask if there are any conditions that she would allow you to have a snake (like, if you always kept it in your room, if you did the dishes every night, idk, whatever). If she says yes, you have a negotiation. If she says no, absolutely no way, don't ever bring it up again, and start making plans for the little snake empire you'll have when you get your own place . It's good motivation to make something of your life, stay out of trouble, and get a good job.

i think mom has made herself clear on this issue.