(Major Newbie) Help, I need advice

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Hm, me talking about fairness sounded really immature because they're my parents not my sibling or friend. I just wanted to prove that I can do stuff on my own and that I don't need to "babied" as much, but the rule of "My house, my rules" still stands I guess.

But for the time being can you guys give advice on how to convince someone who's anti-snake to at least be okay with one being kept in a room? And continue to help me with heating and humidity just incase I get a yes? You guys also don't have to worry about me buying a snake anytime soon because I'm really broke and can barely afford a UTH and thermostat. Let alone a $25-$30 ceramic bulb and $16 for a heatlamp with a dimmer and a possible other thermostat for the ceramic bulb? The question didn't get answered because I got bombarded with scolding ;-;

Point is I'm broke and have a long ways to go and want my parents approval around the time of completing the tub

hi friend! i own snakes in a home that's not entirely well-receptive to them but we make due.

i moved back home after i changed jobs, and i had already had my first ball python. but i have 7 snakes now and am independent, and i take care of my home as my parents aren't normally home. i clean, buy groceries, and tend the pool and garden. i don't do this for fun.

the thing is: you have no weight to sling here. you're broke, don't provide any monetary support to the home and likely don't support anyone else in the home. you have no right to sneak something in without giving back to your home. period. you don't get to force an "independent" decision on a house you provide nothing towards. that's purely selfish and, again, unfair.

it's not us being harsh, it's reality. if you can't accept the stakes of what can happen if this goes wrong, and would rather throw a tantrum, then the long-term decision of owning a 20yr+ commitment pet when there are obstacles to it may not be best for you.

we're very happy to have you, but to force this into a home you don't support is just not fair.