I think it comes with the territory. People express fear in funny ways. They are misunderstood creatures and that's what appeals to me so much. I mainly just get the eww why would you want a snake reaction followed by curiosity. Did have a sister in law go a bit overboard saying she would never allow my nephew over. Thankfully she got over it pretty quickly once she saw it's not a ruthless and bloodthirsty killing machine. I did have a lady give me crap in the pet store line a few weeks ago about how cruel I am when I was buying a feeder rat. I'm sorry that makes you feel a certain way but what you want me to do? Try the broccoli and cauliflower diet?