Quote Originally Posted by Traceur View Post
I hear ya, mate. You've really been through some stuff, eh? It sure is a thing to experience and hold to your name in itself. Not everyone could admit to owning snakes and their experiences with them, which is why it's pretty cool to hear what people say when they share their snake stories
I socialize and work with cats, so I can't really say they startle me when they swipe, but you know and it's easy to recall. I've also dealt with ones who will come forward as if they'll ping pong at your face (the ones who act weird around people, and barn cats). But knowing that a snake strike is different from a cat swipe, I'll admit it'll probably be easy for me to get startled.

I do the best I can to understand him, but like I said, he has a habit of making me worry
Yes I have definitely had a thing for snakes since I was little, and I made a ton of mistakes along the way. Internet? Interwhat? But yeah I remember my first boa, a 8ft wide caught mail order. That kinda opened my eyes a bit, but was lucky to met some knowledgeable people along the way. I lived close to Lee Watson’s reptile swap. And being in around Chicago, at least they had some wild pet shops back then. Also fortunate enough to deal and speak with with Peter Kalh and Jeff Ronne. I remember Chicago reptile house in its day, wow! .......I’m old. Lol