Great question!
They are a huge anxiety relief for me. Which I always found kinda ironic, since for so many folks they are a major phobia/anxiety causer. The second I'm holding one, my anxiety melts, and I'm mellow and calm. It's so comforting to me. I also find them to be such misunderstood creatures, and I hate that. I think they are beautiful, typically rather docile (especially BPs), and just overall such fascinating and lovely creatures. I wish more people realized it. ♥