Rofl. THis thread is a laugh.
Seems like reptile-man4life is another person on this forum. Not sure why i think that, just do =p
Have you never picked up a gecko as a kid? Or are you still going through that phase...?
Gecko's (if they bite) you can hardly feel, a baby clenching your finger would 'hurt' more.
You should get a hermit crab imo.
G'luck choosing. I personally find the Antaresia family are a good first snake. Don't grow too big, won't tear your arm off and are pretty good to handle. Just don't over do it.