i luv snakes but my mother is terrified of them
what do i do?
do confince her into leting me have a snake?
2006-07-25 08:30:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
it took me 19 years of bugging to get a snake into my house. I suggest taking responsibility to pay for it and everything yourself... With permission of course. Explain that they are harmless, VERY low maintenence compared to other animals (as well as quiet and generally odor-free), that it IS possible to get essentially escape-proof caging ("critter cages" with sliding/locking mechanisms), and offer to keep it in your room where she can avoid it. Play up the whole "building responsibility" thing too, that usually works. Try to slowly (and not obviously) educate her on the benefits of snakes in the wild etc... Most people who are scared of snakes really don't know that much about them. Good luck!
2006-07-25 08:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first I suggest researching snakes, pick 1 that won't get to big if your mother doesn't like them because she won't be happy when they grow to be 6 feet or longer. a corn snake is probably a good idea since i've heard they don't get too big, after you research show your mom the stuff you found(showing her you're responsible enough to do the research first is helpful) also tell her you'll try and keep the snake away from her as much as posible and you will be completely responsible for it. If shes worried about the snake escaping tell her you can get a cage the has locks on the so it can't escape. I have to say I disagree with some of the people on here, I don't believe snakes are very low maintenence, they require attention and time like any other animal and if you get 1 be perpared to keep it for up to 25 years or more if you care for your snake correctly. good luck!
2006-07-25 09:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by psycho_sweetie_92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a snake pet when I was a kid. A Boa Constrictor - in short non-poisonous. It escaped at four years old. Snake is easiest to take care of. Snakes require very low maintenance. But you must have a very GOOD cage. Assuming you are just a little kid with few money, you can find and ask for free an old fish glass aquarium in your neighborhood or pet shops for a cage. But its must have a strong metal screen cover to prevent escape and the cover must have a small door where you can drop its mice food. Snake feed once a week only and clean its cage once a month. But it is boring because it does not move a lot like dog. Your mon would probably agree with you if you can show her that the kind of snake you want is not poisonous. But if your mom has issues about snakes in general, I advice you to find another kind of pet. Many people (maybe your mom) have phobia on snakes. My wife does not like snakes because it is a symbol of evil.
2006-07-25 08:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Petals 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're now not going to get any snake that's venomous or constricts you virtually cannot get any snake. Because snakes both use venom to kill or they squeeze to kill. But you'll be able to get a ball python, or a corn snake. They are each non venomous snakes as a way to simplest develop to be approximately three-four toes lengthy. These 2 species of snakes are endorsed for first time snake homeowners as they're very calm and mellow. I have two corn snakes and they're very excellent. I even have eleven ball pythons and they're excellent as good. I am simplest seventeen but if i bought my first snake while i used to be 14 my mother wasn't to completely satisfied approximately the notion however i talked her into it and she or he loves my snakes. Now i possess 17 snakes and breed snakes so i will get cash for university.
2016-08-28 18:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You first have to get to the bottom of her fear of snakes and address that issue directly. Usually with a lot of patience and gentle "education" of people about snakes can work wonders in allaying fears. People are instinctual about fearing the unknown, especially snakes since they have such an historical bad reputation and have represented a threat to humans for many thousands of years. It's almost biologically ingrained in us to fear snakes, but it can be overcome with knowlege and familiarity. You can try taking her to pet stores where they have snakes, watch nature TV shows about snakes, get books from the library about snakes - maybe she'll read a little from one or two you have lying around.
2006-07-29 11:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by gdt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her it will help you feel better about yourself or that your totally trust worthy if all else fails then leave off asking for about a week and try and be responsible and sensible prove you could cope with a snake read up on so you know what your doing with the problem with your mum tell her where it's going to live and that it's nothing to with her
2006-07-25 08:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Eliza Dolittle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the trick...buy the snake first, get it all set up in its terrarium, and NAME IT. Then, show your mom. It's better to ask for forgiveness (because you will already have the snake) then to ask for permission (because you know she will just say "no".)
Go get em!
2006-07-25 08:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe when u move to ur own place u can have one i have the same problem i want a lizard but my mom is to freaked out by them
2006-07-25 08:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by terentebogdan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that shes got to let you have some breathing room. She can't always have her own way.
2006-07-29 11:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by DiRtAlLtHeWaY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋