Quote Originally Posted by larryd23 View Post
Out of the blue, my 14 year old daughter asked for a snake for her birthday this year. I kept snakes in my younger days, so I was all for it. Like you, mom was less than enthusiastic but nonetheless acceded to her request. Our pastel banana boi is now 230 grams with a great feeding response and a great demeanor. It's a wonderful thing when fathers and daughters can share a hobby. Enjoy. They grow up way too fast.
I agree whole heartedly. I lost my father at a young age and I was in Iraq when my son was born. So between football and snakes quality time comes in boatloads at my house.