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Romance with snakes

Sanebedlam

Sanebedlam

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Ok so this is a bit of a rant....

I am 22 single and in the military. I am not amazing looking but I wouldn't consider myself hideous either. I it seems that half the girls I talk to seem to go eww when I mention snakes. That really starts to limit the options when it comes to girls as I plan on contiuing to own snakes for a long time. I am curious if anyone else has problems with this because it bugs the hell out of me. I mean I am a little picky on girls but not that bad! Gah ok sorry just venting a bit.
 
Actually I have the same problem but with guys - guys think I'm very "strange", "weird" or a "freak" because I own and adore my snakes.
One of the big things that I LOVE about my current boyfriend is that he is very accepting of the snakes. More accepting of the snakes actually then my dog! But he puts up with everything!
I can understand your frustration. IMO most girls are... well idiots. Esp. in their 20's.
 
I couldn't be with someone who did not accept (even if they did not entirely like) my snakes/animals &/or did not support any of my passions/endeavors. Better if they liked them though.:)

At any rate ... I, myself, do not have this problem but ... take heart as there are plenty of us gals who do love snakes/reptiles/etc. You just have not found that right person ~yet~ (which would be the case, anyway, even if snakes were not involved ;) ).

BTW Half the guys also go ... "ewwwww" or, otherwise, think a person is nuts for owning snakes, etc.;)
 
You'll find the 'right one' in the end.I'm old and selfish enough that my approach is 'love me, love my quirks'.
 
Look for the silver lining!

Consider the "EWW..." a self screening process, lol! It helps you quickly weed out inappropriate possibilities so you don't waste your time on them!

I don't know where you find your dates, but the proper place is at herp society meetings, expos, and possibly outdoor activities.

Going the extra mile to find that perfect soul mate will be well worth the effort. I know - because I found mine and married him in 1979! I can't imagine what life would have been had I never found him.
 
My current boyfriend loves me for being 'weird' and thinks I must be 'tough' to keep snakes. And he likes tough girls :) But I do notice that somewhere in his mind he is a bit concerned about me getting more snakes, in case we end up living together.. But I think when I put them in one big room he won't mind, but only keep on thinking I'm a bit weird.

My previous b/fr just did not understand why I wanted so many... it was subject of heavy discussions too many times... a battle for every snake I added took toll...
 
First off I wanna say THANK YOU FOR DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY! For such a young man, its not the easiest decision to have made. Very proud of YOU!!

Now getting to the ladies...I don't get it, I love animals & snakes I love now. I was very reluctant at first but my daughter showed me there was nothing to be affraid of. As far as my Man goes he will not have anything to do w/ them. But that's really how he is w/ all our animals. He likes to look not touch.

So keep your eye out on an animal lover. And its OK to be picky for God sakes your looking for a relationship you have to be. There are some single herp lovers here....hehe
 
You just need to follow the example of most CS guys and hit on the chicks here. ;)

Personally, I see nothing wrong with having 10 snakes. However, some silly potential dates find it "weird" or "excessive". I've dated people ranging from 'hate snakes' to 'don't really give a crud either way' all the way to 'OOOOH! Can I hold it?'

*sigh* Now if only the cute herp shop employee wasn't taken...
 
Erm .. is this just me.

Personally i wouldent tell someone i am chatting up that is they come back to my place they will see a load of snakes. Not really the best chat up line.
 
Sanebedlam said:
Ok so this is a bit of a rant....

I am 22 single and in the military. I am not amazing looking but I wouldn't consider myself hideous either. I it seems that half the girls I talk to seem to go eww when I mention snakes. That really starts to limit the options when it comes to girls as I plan on contiuing to own snakes for a long time. I am curious if anyone else has problems with this because it bugs the hell out of me. I mean I am a little picky on girls but not that bad! Gah ok sorry just venting a bit.
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the bad thing is you live on the othere side of the states :rolleyes:
 
mele2511 said:
Erm .. is this just me.

Personally i wouldent tell someone i am chatting up that is they come back to my place they will see a load of snakes. Not really the best chat up line.
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But then they might just run off if they come over... or be polite and just cancel the next dates.
 
I too must say thank you for defending our country.

As far as the ladies go, don't worry, she is out there!
I know it's frustrating but you don't want someone who can't accept our wonderful hobby.
Look at Steve Irwin....even HE found the right girl :)
And trust me, if it happened for him, it WILL happen for you!
 
Jrgh17 said:
Personally, I see nothing wrong with having 10 snakes. However, some silly potential dates find it "weird" or "excessive".
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It's one thing for people you don't know to think it's weird or excessive, but it really, really, really makes me angry that my so-called best friends will out right say I have too many snakes/toads/turts/torts, when they know how well they are cared for, how much I enjoy (love) them, and when they themselves have a whole yard full of "normal" animals, including 10 rescue rabbits...Like, is one too many? Two? Four? If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all, and if you're someone's best friends, then FAKE semi-interest then.

There are plenty of snake-loving females out there- just follow Kathy's advice!

Nanci
 
mele2511 said:
Erm .. is this just me.

Personally i wouldent tell someone i am chatting up that is they come back to my place they will see a load of snakes. Not really the best chat up line.
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Well maybe thats my problem I keep telling the ladies "Hey wanna come see my snake....Bow chica wow wow " haha

Jrgh17 said:
*sigh* Now if only the cute herp shop employee wasn't taken...
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Ya I know what you mean there two of the pet shops near me have cute girls workin there!
 
Sanebedlam said:
Ya I know what you mean there two of the pet shops near me have cute girls workin there!
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Yeah, but you've gotta watch out for them. There are a couple of cute girls at my local pet store, and I've seen them dig through filthy mouse bedding to get me a pinky, then go right back to eating a Big Mac without a hand wash in between. :puke01:

I'm a slight germophobe (well, maybe more than slight) and I had the same problem when I dated a nurse. She'd come home from work, and I wouldn't let her anywhere near me until she'd showered.
 
I got lucky as well. When I met my husband he only had a dog and knew very little about them. I was a dog breeder and showed my dogs so he really was a lay person when it came to knowledge about how to properly care for a dog.

Then he realized that my major was Zoology and I suppose he figured out then that I really liked all kinds of animals. We now have three dogs, two parrots and two snakes. This is small compared to what I had before I married him. I only trimmed down because I didn't have enough room. He only tells me No More Critters because we don't have the space. But as soon as I finish my PhD and we get a bigger house, oh, yeah bring it on.

So needless to say, you will find the right person, it just takes looking in the right place like Kathy said.
 
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