Am I a freak?

[Rainbow-Serpent]

Hi All,

I just brought my bredli boy into Petcity because I needed to see what size food would be good for him, and also I wanted Raquel to meet one of my gorgeous babies.

So I went there, I got heaps of looks and people pointing at me, but overall it was okay, me and Strike converted nearly 10 people into reptile lovers!!

So after that, we found out we couldn't go home, because we needed to grab a couple of things. So we went to Crisp on Creek, I wasn't allowed to stay in the car, and I couldn't leave the snake unattended, so I pretended he was a tie (he played along quite well), but after staring at me for a while, people started to back off and whisper about me and point and give me looks.

Then we went into Bunnings to buy some sand for the little guys enclosure, the Staff there didn't mind snakes because apparently they get a guy to come in with snakes so customers can hold them, but as I was walking past, heaps and heaps of people were staring and making faces, a couple of young girls my age were whispering calling me a freak.

Now we're home, he's napping in his enclosure and I'm sitting down, but I have to ask, am I a freak for owning pythons? :?

 

[da_donkey]

yes you are

 

[Jonno from ERD]

Not a freak at all, but it's a little bit irresponsible taking snakes into public areas. Some people have very legitimate fears of them, and unlike conventional animals, it's not something you'd expect to come across when you're picking out your new toilet seat at Bunnings. It's of absolutely no benefit to the snake at all either so next time leave him in his enclosure and take a photo of him with you

 

[cosmicwolf4]

Honey, you're NOT a freak. I do the same thing at work and most people enjoy seeing them. It's only a few ignorant people who haven't been educated that snakes and other reptiles make good pets who will be nasty. Ignore them and hope that they will learn one day. Focus on the people who enjoy them for now. You do need to be careful though, some people are afraid and won't deal well with seeing them. You also have to be watchful that your snake doesn't get sick due to the places you take him.
Be aware and responsible xx

 

[wasgij]

not at all. other people are just incredibley narrow minded and dont understand. You're not a freak you're an individual just like everyone else on the forum or otherwise. never be ashamed of who you are, if you love reptiles thats up to you! who cares what they think. And im sure everyone on the forum would agree.

 

[MrsDragonLady]

NO you are not a freak Brebi boy sounds all worn out from his 'Big Day Out'
BUT correct me if I am wrong I thought we were not allowed to take our snakes for a Day Out???

 

[butterfly33]

ha, ha. I don't think so, Rainbow-Serpent. Snakes are fascinating. There's just such a big fear about them out there.

 

[da_donkey]

you're an individual just like everyone else .

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[wasgij]

yeah i posted then realised how stupid it sounds.

 

[Freeloader]

You're not a freak, people just have a lack of understanding when it comes to reptiles.

 

[da_donkey]

freak

 

[aussiesnakes]

well i would not take my snakes out into public areas many people would look at you i gess

 

[Rainbow-Serpent]

I don't mind them looking at me, just sneering and making faces is offensive.

 

[Curly56]

Nah, not a freak. Just VERY irresponsible.

 

[bfg23]

Yeah im sure the snake loved being draped over your neck and taken everywhere with you for the day.
I bet you didnt stress it one bit.

 

[beeman]

I don't mind them looking at me, just sneering and making faces is offensive.

Bit of a reality check here!
What you did Is not only irresponsible and illegal but to the MAJORITY of the population IS offensive!
Fluanting reptiles in public doesnt do the hobbys cause one bit of good!

 

[ihaveherps]

No, it doesnt make you a freak..... attention seeking is just run of the mill.

 

[Vixen]

Also is the sand for the snakes enclosure? If so consider using a different substrate as it may look nice and natural but the problems it can cause far outweighs that.

 

[fine_jungles]

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Then we went into Bunnings to buy some sand for the little guys enclosure :?

you should know not to use sand.

 

[Cj3cooper]

a freak no but a touch irresponsible for taking him out in public, as members have said, some people are truly afraid of snakes and it can cause them a lot of distress. not to mention the stress your animal can be under and the threat of picking up a disease. And yeah its illegal to take them out unless its for a specific reason, showing him to a friend does not fall under that category.