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ossBASHA

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Ok... here's my story, about 4 months ago I was begging my parents for a corn snake, but they seemed very closed minded about the issue... I forgot about it for a few months. And now I'm insisting even more than I get a corn snake, but my father gives me an excuse that "I've always hated snakes since I was young and I won't be comfortable living in the same house with a snake", what should I do??? I was about to make my mom allow me until my dad came and sat beside us... and joined the convesation :grin01: Anyways, ANY ADVICE?? ANY IDEAS BEFORE I START ARGUING AGAIN?? :argue:
 
Someone on another thread suggested that educating and showing parents first hand how docile and unique the snakes are can really go a long way. Some suggestions included visiting a local breeder/reptile specialist, letting your folks ask lots of questions and even going to a local reptile show with them. Sometimes once the parents realize that some of the fears are unfounded, they may be more open to the idea.

My husband doesn't particularly like my snake in the house, but since we've had him (five months) he has gotten used to me and the boys taking him out and having fun, as well as learning a whole lot about reptiles. We just don't force the snake on him or near him if he isn't comfortable. To this day, he hasn't even held it. Good luck.
 
Unfortunately the only corns I've seen here were in pet stores, which I should my father and he still isn't open AT ALL to the idea. And I haven't heard of any local reptile expos or specialists in Ottawa, Canada. Anybody know of one?? They don't even want the thing in my room... :shrugs:
 
Well, at least you're 18 and can move out on your own. Then you can get as many as you want! I had to wait till I was out of the house. And my parents' only reason for not letting me have one was because it would frighten my grandmother. And she visited us maybe two or three times a year!
 
Edmund said:
Well, at least you're 18 and can move out on your own. Then you can get as many as you want! I had to wait till I was out of the house. And my parents' only reason for not letting me have one was because it would frighten my grandmother. And she visited us maybe two or three times a year!
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That's even worse than the excuses my parents give me!!!
 
I had gone to check out one of my student's corns, and his cousin was deathly afraid of snakes. After I had been holding her for a while, I was telling the kids about the different colors that they are, and what the new ones I was getting would look like. That sparked her interest, and I had her get on this forum and we went thru Rich's site. She's now decided that she wants an Anery of her own, and was holding her cousin's snake by the end of the day. Education is everything!
 
MegF, that's exactly why I'm dying to get a corn and show it to my parents, cause I'm sure they'll simply be amazed by it's beauty, unfortunately I don't know anyone in Ottawa who owns a corn snake :cry: I hope this works out soon!!
 
Hiya ossBASHA :wavey:

[4 months ago I was begging my parents for a corn snake, but they seemed very closed minded about the issue... I forgot about it for a few months. And now I'm insisting even more ]

I would suggest that you don't beg and don't insist.........as well as finding out for yourself everything that owning a corn entails......

ask your parents for their open-minded and honest opinion on snakes, in general, in the wild and in captivity.

you might be surprised at their reasons for not wanting you to have one........and they might be surprised at why you do.........this way you all get a better understanding without any aggresive feelings (hopefully :) )
 
I think Marg has some valid points. Talking it over and finding out why they are against the idea, and letting them know (in an unemotional and mature way of course!) why you find them so fascinating. If you can't get a live one, show them some of the pictures of the ones on the photo gallery, or on Rich's website. Explain how interesting they are genetics wise, and how docile they are. Tell them how you will keep them and how you plan to care for them if they are ill, or injured.
 
I'm probably going to try this out tonight... I set up a "mini-viv" consisting of a LARGE plaster drawer and a watch that reads temperatures... I might put a couple of paper towels... and see my mother's reaction. I know I can convince her, but the problem is my father who is "scared of snakes" which I don't really buy :rolleyes: Thanks for the advice!! I'll keep you updated :)
 
Did they have a change of heart? I noticed you posted in the corns wanted section that you were looking for a baby corn? If so, congrats.
 
well... I did make my mom change her mind and she promised to convince my father :) however she put some conditions: I can't have mice in the house (unless I'm feeding the snake(s)) and I have to do everything myself in concern with the snakes. And a few more conditions... :) basically she wants me to get a full-time job during the summer before I can get a snake... currently I'm working a part-time job and I go to university in the winter. So... hopefully I'm getting a F/T job soon (not frozen thawed :p). So.. hope for the best!!! I'm currently looking for a baby corn :)
 
I finally got a snake myself! Her name's Anya and she is an angel. I got her at 11months old because I've heard that babys can become problematic (sp?), but we've bonded none the less, plus she's used to being handled so she has never once opened her mouth at me. So um yeah, unless baby's are you're thing I would suggest to everyone to get a slightly older snake (much easier). I hope you get your snake soon (how exciting)! luck to you.
 
I guess you're right TigerLilly... but I just don't wanna miss they're early days, they're so cute!! I hope I don't run into any problems, well I didn't get them yet anyways so till I get them I better stay hush hush so things work out :)
 
Yes they are really cute aren't they?! Like I said good luck and I hope you'll have many happy years with them! :D
 
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