Possible plans ok?

[MDB]

Goodluck, hopefully sooner or later he will let you get one just hopefulyy sooner than later, lol. In the mean time do a ton of research

[greghall]

My sons are lucky they have a reptile nut for a dad,wish thye had the passion like you do,they had some good deals at the maryland shoe Jim shockis (sorry if I butcherd ur name Jim) had males for $20 he ha sreal nice animals.

[scotty99]

Ah thats a shame u cant have a Ball, tell him they don't stink like corns do. Well u have tried the dipomatic approach.........seeing as he is still in his sickbed, u could try the more persuasive Kathy Bates method she used in "Misery"....a block of wood and a sledghammer!!! He would agree to a ball python after a while!

Im joking, please DONT torture your dad!

[Herpnut]

lol just a little payback! If I was as stubborn as him I would have had one by now, with or without his approval. Believe it or not my mom it starting to like them. I needed to get aspen for the corns last night at petsmart. I thought she went off to look at the rodents but when I turned the corner she was staring at a BP comming up to the glass. She said these little guys are a lot more personable than the snakes at home, he's pretty cute! lol Oh well, that means I'll have more time to stick around here and obsorb all the info possible.

[scotty99]

When my mum first found out i had snakes,(snakesitting a corn and BP for a friend who never returned for them!) she looked a little concerned. Now she talks to them in a stupid voice. My dad was just warming to them until my bumblebee tagged me last week (my fault, still had rat smell on fingers from nite before) Now he's a little wary when he comes near him!

get your mum on side, and dad will cave in over time...slowly slowly..catchy monkey (well snakey)

[nixer]

my favorite quote:
"there is only one thing better than knowing the sheriff and thats knowing his wife!"

[scotty99]

my favorite quote:
"there is only one thing better than knowing the sheriff and thats knowing his wife!"

Thats a good one!

[Herpnut]

We're going to the Maryland show next Sat., but I'm still not getting one. I need some mice that they usually have there and maybe I'll get a chance to handle a BP or two that I like. I'll get some breeder names anyway. Anyone else going? I know it's a small show.

[WizzySRT10]

Just stick to your guns but don't get annoying about it. Show your dad that you really want one and will care for it correctly. Read ball python books in front of him, watch shows on animal planet about them, and etc. I recently got into ball pythons this year and I will have to say this is the easiest animal I've ever had for taking care of. First time set up is kinda rough but after that as long as your temps and humidity is right everything else is clear sailing. Ask your dad to sit down with you and discuss it like Adults (even though you might not be an adult). Show him the forum and what you're finding out on the site. I'm sure everyone here will help you out the best we can.

[OneWithNature]

Dude I really feel bad for you. You seem real passionate about wanting one and seem to be doing your research. I hope your dad comes around. I'd almost say as long as your moms onboard, set one up in your room and hope it blends right in with all your other herps. They really are awesome pets and extremely docile. My 2 year old little girl has no fear of them and shouldn't because as of yet none of my snakes has ever thought about striking anyone. I can put my finger right on their head, in front of their face, etc and the most i ever got was a tounge flicker and glide right on to my hand. (not that i am trying to irritate them, or trying my luck, just want to point out that they really pay no mind to anything that doesn't smell like food or is threatening)

I hope it works out for you, Good luck!