Snake moments

[CruelHerbie]

There's nothing in the world better than looking at your snake before and after a shed--silly I know but I'm serious! It's like looking at a completely different animal, how pretty and shiny and fresh they are. Their color gets lots brighter and you can just tell they're in a better mood!!

Thats so true. We have had herbie for two sheds now, the first one was pieces but this one was a FULL shed. I had to pick him up and look at him, their colors are so rich after a shed, they're beautiful!

Also, does your mother not like them because they kill their prey? Cause theres frozen!

[martyb]

good point ill raise it


as for what she doesnt like it is how it moves

[kc261]

as for what she doesnt like it is how it moves

Ah, well, that problem is easily fixed. Just wrap it up in duct tape or maybe get one of those sticky rat traps... it won't move at all!

OK, seriously, don't do that! But, it might help your mother to know that BPs spend the vast majority of their time curled up in their hides and not moving. So she won't see it moving very often unless she wants to watch when you are handling it, or if she looks into the enclosure at night.

Have you thought about where you'd keep your snake if you were allowed to get one? They prefer low traffic areas, so that would help it be less in her face. If you kept it in a tub, you could choose one of the brands that is less see-thru, so that might help also.

[MelissaFlipski]

well i have only been into (i mean obsessed) for three months (Ive always been intrigued) but with no people in my household that takes an interest in reptiles = no shows

Can you go to a show with a friend? You don't have to be 18 to get in, do you?

[martyb]

none of my friends that like snakes that i could go somewherewith (probably 1 that would spend money to go and see a snakes)

next problem is the lack of snake shows in england and my area there was 1 about 3hrs away

see my problem?

[MelissaFlipski]

I guess you have to be creative. Find a friend/relative with a car. Find a show. Then find something near the show that the friend likes (a great shopping mall, a restaurant, a movie theatre, etc.). Have them drive you to the show and drop you off with an understanding of what time they are to pick you up. Then they can go do what they enjoy nearby.

Good luck!

I hope you get one. If not, you'll be 18 someday and on your own. No worries!

[martyb]

yeh thanks i know

and thanks

[K80tik]

i cant go to most snake shows. most are 9 hours away i'd love to go but hell paso, tx is not a big "reptile" city. suxs alot

[martyb]

lol i havent got it that bad just need to wait untill i can drive which could be anything from 1yr-2yrs if they raise th driving limit

[bearhart]

hey, a 3 month obsession is pretty good for a 15 year old!

I see few things for you to do:

1) Understand where your mom is coming from. Think about her perspective instead of your own. From there, it will be much easier for you to try to break down the barriers. Be willing to comprimise.

2) Make it easy for her to change her mind. Sometimes, a parent just feels the need to be respected or worries about losing control. If she feels like you aren't being cooperative, she might dig in her heels to make a point. To put it another way, you want her to WANT to change her mind.

And, if you crack these two problems, then you're in good shape if you decide to go for the corporate career.