i don't like snakes around me but my firend loves them and it scars me why does he like that animal?
2007-01-19 13:21:07 · 10 answers · asked by smi13y 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
They're seen as dangerous. Some people hate being in dangerous situations and others are adventure seekers and adrenaline junkies.
2007-01-19 13:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are afraid that they might come at them and constrict or bite them. They usually just see this kind of stuff on tv which gives them the fear of snakes. But there are some snakes that are highly toxic and could have a hard bite that you should look out for. Your friend probably grew up with pet snakes which is why he's used to them.
2007-01-19 13:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am people, so, I'm giving my own perspective. I don't like snakes, I've never been exposed to them in a positive light. My very first knowledge of them is from the Bible, so, that is quite self explanatory. I've seen a few small green ones that live in the grass, but I know those ones are not dangerous, still I avoid getting up close. I enjoy watching them in various settings on tv if it portrays their living conditions and habits. I've seen many in cages. Still, I keep a distance. I will get scared even if they are said to be harmless and they get too close.
2007-01-19 13:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by thru a glass darkly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snakes have traditionally carried the archtypal image of evil such as the serpent from the garden of eden and people fear them as some are deadly poisonous. But there is a growing rebellion that has adopted the snake image as in stage strippers as a sex symbol turning fear into fascination for many pet owners they are easy to care for and considered cool . the best pet I ever had was a seven foot python.
2007-01-19 13:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too am very uncomfortable around snakes. I will say that the people who are big into them are probably not afraid of them because they have educated themselves on them. If we know how to care for, handle and know what can be expected of these creatures then there is less to fear. There are many people who sware that rats make the best pets. Each one of them have said the same thing, that rats are very loyal pets. They know their pets. Snake owners know their pets.
2007-01-19 13:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply put, some people have certain fears, like me, for longest time i was scared of dark. some people are scared of heights, spiders, cramped spaces, and so on. other people love what other people fear. some people just have a passion for snakes. i love snakes. ive been going in the woods in my backyard for years catching snakes. people are unique and so are they personalities along with likes and dislikes. just like not one zebra has the same stripes. just the way of the world.
2007-01-19 13:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by cparkmi331 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people have just learned to face their fears; a snake lover has faced their fear of snakes and come to terms with it. A person fearful of snakes has learned to cope with their fear of fear itself, and so has no problem being fearful of them.
2007-01-19 13:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its personal choice.may be you like dogs and he dosent. it doesnt has to do any thing with fear its choice your heart makes. you know some country people actually worship snakes like india
2007-01-19 13:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by mrdeeds_1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Childhood bad experienceand frighten by it.
2007-01-19 13:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by UGC_2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why people like them. They are the DEVIL!
2007-01-19 13:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by Angel Lily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋