Thank you all so much for the enlightenment! I have lots to think about now. Perhaps, and maybe this is a bonkers idea, but just perhaps I could try bringing my snake (his name is Henry) to my therapy sessions instead. I have a difficult time with it, Henry is comforting, her office is warm, the sessions aren't too long, the commute is short and she's not afraid of snakes. He could just sit on my lap. That might work! Then I get the benefit of an ESA without freaking people out. I will ask her about it.
Thanks again!
P.S. This is my beautiful baby. Apologies for the faceless photo; I caught him mid lap-slither. <3
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