convincing parents

[Dumdum333]

i think challenging all the misconceptions is how i convinced my parents
i.e. size/ danger/ attitude etc.

plus highlight how amazingly low-maintenance they are, how cheap to keep, and how they're more big scaredypants than roving deathnoodles

[Kira]

Whatever your parents answer is, be sure that you respect the decision whether you like it or not. Even if they say no, eventually you will move out and be able to make your own decisions.

My mom HATES snakes but she has changed quite a bit after meeting my ball python. Last night she came over and watched my snake for a bit. The woman who used to be extremely afraid of snakes now calls my snake "cute". She was even excited for me when I told her that the BP ate for the first time!

That being said, don't just go out and buy a snake hoping that they will change their minds. I waited until I moved to an apartment to get a snake. Remain calm when presenting them with information. Show your parents that you are responsible and have done plenty of research!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

If you parents do not want snakes in THEIR home you have to respect that and please do not buy an animal without their consent it puts everyone in a bad position starting with you, the seller and most importantly the animal.

If an animal was brought into my house without my consent that animal would return where it came from with some people it could be far worse.

I lived in a "no snake" household (everything was allowed but snakes) and I did just fine, I grew up, traveled a bit, lived in different countries than when I finally settled down and bough my first home I bought one snake than two than well let's say that one snake room turned into two. Now looking back it was a good thing because a snake is a LONG commitment and I would have been unable to live the life I lived if I had a snake and kept it.

Bottom line THEIR house, THEIR rule so if they say no it's ook because if you are passionate now you will be passionate in 5, 10 or even 20 years from now.

[redshepherd]

These topics are always funny to me, because I wanted a ball python since I was in 6th grade. But when I asked my parents a few times for a snake and they gave me a flat out "no", I just was like "ok" and gave up. LOL

You just buy one and then say, 'Hey Mom, come and look at my new snake!'

That's what I did, except I graduated college and lived in my own apartment.

Meaning... if your parents adamantly don't want a snake, even after you've showed them facts and research and caresheets you've done, there's nothing to do about that since you live in their home. It's their money too.

[JodanOrNoDan]

I think I was around 12 or 13, which was a long time ago. My father hated snakes. I kept a bunch of rat snakes hidden in my closet and under my bed in boxes. They actually did quite well and a had them for quite some time. However..... One day my father needed something and went looking for it in my closet..... He killed every one of those animals. To this day I have not forgotten and I don't blame him. It is my fault the animals died. I broke the rules. The animals paid.

[LightningPython]

There are 13 easy steps: How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Have a Pet. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Disclaimer: Your mileage may vary.

I actually followed these steps when I was about 8 or 9. I wanted one of the electric blue day geckos because they looked really cool, and made a nice little presentation on my DS and showed it to my dad.
It was a no.
Im actually kinda glad he said no now because the care needed for those critters is quite high!

[Eric Alan]

I actually followed these steps when I was about 8 or 9 [...] and made a nice little presentation on my DS [...]

And now I feel old. Thanks.

[sneksNferts]

I mean you could do what I did with my fiance and just not shut up for about 6 months about how great snakes are until they say "OK SHUT UP YOU CAN GET ONE"

I can't guarantee results, though.

[kxr]

I mean you could do what I did with my fiance and just not shut up for about 6 months about how great snakes are until they say "OK SHUT UP YOU CAN GET ONE"

I can't guarantee results, though.

Honestly, this is kinda how I got my first two ball pythons... except I was trying to get a bearded dragon. My dad suggested a ball python because we used to go away quite a bit and we didn't really have someone to watch a lizard. He didn't know the fire that would ignite in me XD

EDIT: Did I forget to mention that when my dad suggested it he was afraid of snakes O.o

[SpacegirlSpiff]

All you can do is explain your position from an informed standpoint, hope you can convince them of the non-danger and that you're responsible enough and hope for the best, but if it's their house it's their rules at the end of the day

That's why I have only now received my first snake... and I'm 30 lol

My husband was easier to convince with some time... with him I just didn't stop talking about it for several months He didn't have a fear of them or anything, it was more from a cost/upkeep standpoint but... all is good. Aside from the initial investment and the delicate process of getting the set up done, the maintenance/mess is less than when we had our cats. Or at least more contained rather than all over the house