Or you could maybe ask for Christmas money in advance? (My kids often do!) Is it possible you could get a part-time job (I'm sorry I don't know how old you are) so you can pay for these things when they arise? It's sad that neither of your parents like snakes - maybe you might find one of them more sympathetic than the other. When my daughter got a snake her dad was absolutely against the idea - HATES them - but I grew to love the new baby and would do anything to make sure she stays well Best of luck.