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Why Corns Are Not Bad Pets... Help?

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spindelberrygirl

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Hi there. I am a fifteen year old girl, and am living with my father, my sister, her husband, and her kids. Well, I've wanted to get a snake for many years, but my mom never let me. After moving in with my dad, I've recently begun asking to get one. My sister told me no, as, in her opinion, they are "creepy" and will not be welcomed in her house. Well, despite her telling me no, my dad said that I could still get one. As it turned out, I ended up getting two corn snakes. Well, I've been away for a week, and she went into my room and found them. She then texted me, and said that "THE SNAKES ARE GONE AS SOON AS YOU GET HOME." I haven't seen or talked to her since then, and will not do so for another week. But then I will have to discuss it with her, and wish to try and convince her to let me keep them. The thing is, they are kept in my room, and she hasn't know that I've had them for nearly two months. She's also never given snakes a chance. I realize that I am in the wrong, having gone against her wishes and gotten -and kept- them behind her back. However, I don't think it's fair that I should have to get rid of them. I already have a few things to back up my point, but was wondering if anyone could help me make my point. So why do corns make good pets, and why shouldn't she worry? Thank you to anyone who helps me.
 
Oh the reasons!
  1. They don't poop on your rug
  2. They don't have to be walked
  3. They don't require much space
  4. They are quiet
  5. They don't smell
  6. They eat once a week
  7. They don't usually have costly vet bills
  8. They won't maul you
  9. They don't carry rabies
 
My mom was like this about 5 years ago when I got my first one and I have convinced her they are not bad, although she still doesnt like them, but then again she doesnt have to. A few points that I talked to my mom about were their size, they do not get very large and "if" they get out its not like they will eat a cat or go chase you down. They will just go and hide. But they shouldnt get out if you have the cage/tub properly lucked or secured. They also only eat once a week and do not require the daily attention of a dog or a cat. They can be very tame if held often and will NOT hurt you unless you put them in a position that they feel threatened in. Hope this helps you some!
 
Well if it's her house you might have to do what she wishes.

But corns are a "beginner" snake with many different colors and patterns.
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They tend to stay small and skinny compaired to other speices. 3-4 foot and around 500 grams. They don't make noise or smell. They take up little space, cost almost nothing to house them and are feed usually once a week, less as they get older.
They don't have fangs and are not venomous.
 
I think your dad has some explaining to do to your sister as well, since it was his adult decision to let your get them. Just consider that these are temporary living arrangements and if you must rehome the snakes, you should do it out of respect for your sister's house rules.

I hope she comes to terms with snakes being quieter, cleaner, less expensive to feed and house, and all around less work than most other pets. Unless they get out, she'll never need to know they're there. That was my agreement with my mom when I wanted a pet rat. Keep it in its cage and it was ok. Of course, my mom instantly fell in love with the baby rat, while it sounds like your sister may never be won over.

Do the right thing and show more respect for her house rules and tell you dad he needs to speak up about why he let you get snakes when she said no. Your dad is an accomplice/enabler. He broke the rules, too.
 
Carinata said:
Oh the reasons!
  1. They don't poop on your rug
  2. They don't have to be walked
  3. They don't require much space
  4. They are quiet
  5. They don't smell
  6. They eat once a week
  7. They don't usually have costly vet bills
  8. They won't maul you
  9. They don't carry rabies
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They can poop on the rug is allowed. lol had one to poop up my future son in law's shirt sleeve. PRICELESS. Snake got a treat.

To the OP, it is hard to convince someone about snakes when there is a fear or dislike of them. As someone mentioned you may have to just abide by her rules until a later date. I wish you the best with it.
 
Who owns the house? If it's your father's then she has no say. If it's hers then your dad has some explaining to do.
 
I say buy the house and then tell her she is welcome to stay if she rehomes her kids and her husband, if not she can be rehomed too!
 
you've had the snakes for months already and she hasn't noticed...i say use that as an argument. you've had them and she hasn't noticed so she doesn't need to worry about it
 
Snakes are just like people. There's little ones and big ones, dangerous ones and ones who just wanna cuddle, poisonous ones and ones that want to suffocate you. And not every snake ends up on the evening news because it killed their owner! You'll never find a story like that about garters!

Which snake is she?????:)

Devon
 
My mom used to be like that~ Try buying a young one.

They eat and poop once a week

They are gentle and kind

They are very inexpensive

Habitat care is minimal

They don't need handling but do enjoy it!

The works of art will change as they age! It's always cool to get a normal just to see how it changes.

It's hard not to love them as they actually enjoy you!
 
Try to ask gently WHY she doesn't want them in her house, then be prepared with an answer. Afraid of them getting out? Get locking lids. Thinks they're slimy? Let her touch one. Thinks they're creepy? Describe them to her as YOU see them (using "pretty" words :)): beautiful, graceful, delicate, shiny, sweet.

There's hundreds of reasons why a person might hate snakes, and knowing that person's reasons can help you convince them otherwise.
 
She has children, right?
I would gently ask her, if she is trying to teach her children to be irresponsible. Snakes are living creatures and you don't treat them like things by getting rid of them like they were an old chair.

Children should be taught that when you get an animal, you take on responsibility and you should live up to that and children learn, what you show them more than what you tell them.
 
Pal-O-Mine said:
Snakes are just like people. There's little ones and big ones, dangerous ones and ones who just wanna cuddle, poisonous ones and ones that want to suffocate you. And not every snake ends up on the evening news because it killed their owner! You'll never find a story like that about garters!

Which snake is she?????:)

Devon
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AliCat37 said:
You mean venomous :poke:

Sorry, I just had to!
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Their neither poisonous nor venomous which in this case, is a good thing
lol
 
Honey, if she is 15 years old and has a husband and kids...I would think that your two snakes are just about the least of her worries......

Your snakes live in seperate cages, don't they?
I just say that because it really isn't good for them to live together...
and I would want what is best for them, and for you too...
 
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