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Should I get a snake2007-11-24 2:02:43

My mom is freaked out by snakes, yet I really want one. Should I con her into letting me get one or leave this rest as a lost cause

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You shouldn't con her into getting one, but assure her that it would be in a cage, and make sure that you put bricks on the top of the cage so it can't get out.

Also, you could get a smaller species of snake, such as a ball python which rarely gets larger than 5 feet, instead of a boa which grow to be over 12 feet.

Also point out that you would only have to feed it once a week, and food is rarely over 3.00 a rat. And there wouldn't be little "suprises" around the house.

=) good luck.

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No . don't get a snake!

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Get one but keep it your garage!

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think about your mom insted of yourself she be freaking out the whole time and screaming at you so don't get one

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wait til you move out of the house..if you still want a snake then.then go for it!

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No, don't get a snake unless you have everything you need to keep one, and a good source of live mice. The number of snakes and lizards that die each year is horrendous, simply because someon who doesn't know a damned thing about them buys one, and doesn't look after it properly. So, where are you going to keep it, what are you going to feed it, where is it going to get exercise? AQnd is there a vet that deals with herps in your area? I suggest getting an aquarium, and a couple of loaches or knife fish. they LOOK like snakes, and are much easier to look after.

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well don't do it behind your mom's back, but maybe wait till college or offer to get one of the colorful types like a corn snake. A pretty corn snake might change her mind, they are gentle and don't get too big. Don't give up.

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Depends on how responsible you are and if you have the money to properly care for it. Snakes require a LOT of care, and expensive housing, heaters, etc.