Most of our family (relatives) don't even know how many snakes we have...they think we have a "couple" of them LOL. We don't really have that many but do plan on a lot more down the road so why bother to fuss with the extended family.

We've been asked if the BCI is a "risk" for Mikey our 4 year old. Somehow people think Rauri will break out and go strangle Mikey in his sleep. I have to show them that Rauri's cage is well made plus it actually has an area for a lock to be installed (we zip tie it just to make sure the kids don't get in at Rauri more than anything LOL). We don't allow any of our kids to handle even the smallest of the snakes unless we are home and attentive to them. This is as much for the kids' safety as the snakes.

We've gone down the "won't everyone get salmonella" road with people and had to explain to them about our handwashing rules as well as reminding them they are more likely to get salmonella at a fast food place or their own kitchen (cutting boards are dirty things!).

Seems that educating friends, family and the public is a big part of owning a snake doesn't it LOL.


~~Jo~~