Work got me into snakes. Not knowing what was wrong with a BP and having it pass away got me into research. I said to my boss, not another animal will pass away if I can help it. I was devastated! Now here I am almost two years later with two BP's of my own. And not one snake has even been sick since I stood my ground. I remember as a kid hunting for the green garters and holding them. I have always had a love for animals. Like kaylynn, I would rather be with animals than people.