Owning snakes is very different, so we don't come with childhood experience. I'm always learning, and that's why I love this website. It's not like we can go to snakey training classes like people do with their puppies! Right now I have Harvey. I've had him for a year and a half because he was a "special needs" snake in that he was a bit of an :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r:. He needed to be trained to be friendly for a LONG time. I've realized now that he is always going to be mine!
The rest of my group (5 others) have been trained to be nice, to eat well, and to sit still when being held. They went to handicapped or ill children by donation. These kids were allergic to traditional furry animals. So, I have experience with lots of newbies who will chase for an exit. As they get older, they don't try so hard. Harvey is very content in his big enclosure getting regular meals and regular spa treatments. He stopped hissing a long time ago, but I love him so much that I'm just gonna keep him. I have never been bit by him, I just didn't like his attitude and I wasn't willing to give him out.
I'm still watching for Cecily, and I am afraid she ran right out of the car. That said, I am going to take apart part of the dash of my Mazda today to see if she is there.
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