Most people who know me know that I have snakes. I’ve kept snakes for 27 years, so they are gonna hear about them eventually...if not from me then from other friends. I’ll share with friends when I have a new purchase or take a really nice photo. I even share a few photos on FB. Some folks have come around and think they are pretty or kind of cute. Some folks aren’t into them, but keep most comments in the civil mode. And some folks are just rude and make ugly comments. I’ve had plenty of years to get used to the wide range of comments, and I’ve been able to educate some folks about them. It evens out for the most part.
I have several relatives that will not come to my house...possibly a bonus to snakes as pets?I also have one friend who is truly terrified of snakes, however he will come to the house because he knows they are in locked cages in a separate room. He can’t see them, so he can pretend they aren’t there. The guy I dated before I met my other half gave me the ultimatum of “the snakes or me”. It didn’t work out quite like he planned. When I met my other half, he was not into snakes...but he was into me, so he was willing to learn. While they were never his thing, he learned about them and helped with them...including being an advocate for them as pets when others made negative comments. He was by my side for 22 1/2 years. ❤️ I’m not looking for another relationship, but anyone who didn’t support me wouldn’t even be a consideration. What I will tolerate from friends or acquaintances is not acceptable from someone who is supposed to be my partner.
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