I've actually had the opposite reaction from people who are legitimately afraid of snakes IRL, which is kind of weird, considering how I'm expecting the 'KILL IT WITH FIRE' response bc that's my response to spiders most of the time. Unless they're someone's pets. Then I just won't say anything and maybe look at it from a distance. Because they ARE interesting, I just don't want them on me. (someone on my facebook feed keeps insects and spiders, and her spider disappeared for about three days, then reappeared inside its enclosure. that's a solid NOPE for me but she's happy so i'm obviously not gonna say anything lmao.)
But most of the folks I talk to about my noodle react with the typical 'HOLY CRAPOLA WHAT????? WHY?' before then asking all kinds of questions. Or this older lady I work with is terrified, but I mention doing things like making hats for snakes and she then gives me all these cool ideas for materials and mini fake flowers and stuff.
Worst response I've had was from my brother, who hates snakes anyways (once his high school band took a trip to florida and he was freaking out about all the WILD GIANT PYTHONS in the area that were going to eat him upon arrival. he almost didn't go.)
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