I've totally gotten my fiancee into it. She *adores* Gomez and is excited to get another bp someday, and we've already named the blue beauty we intend to get. (Ma Zu or Matsu, haven't decided on the spelling, she's an asian goddess... heck we've named the future BP for that matter, Morticia!) Our best friend is an animal nut too, the crazy bird lady, and has been around snakes and is totally comfortable with them.

Our families on the other hand... Well, they just don't really get the appeal. My mom is nervous about them but trusts me, and my grandma is totally squicked. My stepmother-in-law just doesn't get the appeal. Mostly I think they'd all be happy if I'd just shut up about them. They seem to regret it sometimes after they ask after the babies. They like to tease me about our bestiary.