Quote Originally Posted by python.princess View Post
Many adults are too set in their opinions to have an open mind about new things. As they see it, you're flaunting these evil disgusting creatures in front of their faces and they aren't going to take it well.

Nobody is saying don't educate people. Go to schools. Cub Scouts. Brownies. Reach the children who don't already have this bias against reptiles. Most of the adults that react negatively, always will. And it's most likely because they had little to no exposure to snakes their whole lives. That combined with the stigma surrounding them, adds up to a deep seeded hatred for these animals that we love so much.

I guess what I'm saying is go to the root of the problem. Expose people to snakes and other reptiles before they decide not to like em. Call up schools or different organizations and offer to bring a few snakes to show the kids. Don't just take your snakes wherever and expect sunshine and daisies. Because, as you've seen firsthand, that's not always the case.
I'm 14 and got my snake when I was 13 and my parents had nothing against snakes and reptiles.