I agree. When I tell people that I have a pet python, no matter whether I say python or ball python, people do not know what that means... most automatically assume it is a massive Burmese python that is 26 feet long. They always nod and ask 'and how long will it get to be?' and when I tell them its a male ball python, and what its max growth is, they look confused and usually say something like, 'Oh I thought they got to be much larger."

IF it helps - you can get renter's insurance. That usually covers pet damage and can help you land an apartment. I think its about $35 a year? Maybe $50?

I agree. The movie anaconda is what seems to come to mind first... that and confusion with the Burmese pythons that get to be BIG.



Quote Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
My suggestion is to simply keep looking. Question 1) Do you allow pets? Are small cage animals ok? Then, when they ask what, you say a 'a small, harmless pet snake', rather than 'ball python', as most people do not know the difference between a ball python and the star of the movie 'Anaconda'. If you have a locking cage (which I'd really recommend anyhow), this is a big selling point.

You may also want to consider looking into mobile homes, which are likely to be more lenient, offer more privacy, and are often in the same price range. (In spite of the stigma, where you are has a lot to do with what sort of folks live in trailor parks, lol. Some of them are much nicer than apartments).