About a year ago I was carrying a BP around my house when my mailman showed up with a package.
"What is that?" he asked.
'A Ball Python' I replied casually.
"Python huh? Y'know those things are eating alligators in Florida..."
'Thanks...I'll remember that...'
"No, seriously they are eating all the native wildlife, and the dogs and cats-"
'This is a Ball Python, a different species, they do not-' I tried to interrupt.
"...and every now and then they kill and eat small children..." he carried on...and on...growing more and more fervent and self-righteous.
Luckily I just closed my door.
I do not think I will be bringing any of my snakes into a public place...not anytime soon...