Snakes

Hudson's 6th Birthday is coming up and he said "All I want is a pet snake. I won't like anything else you get me because I all I really want is a snake." There is no way he is getting a snake. I cannot. There is no way. First we told him that snakes dont want to live in cages. Then we told him he would have to feed the snake mice and that would be sad. Then I told him I wouldnt feed it or clean the cage or hold it or catch it if it got out. I told him he had to do everything if we got one. And we still are not getting one - I was just trying to scare him out of wanting one.

So my aunt and I took the boys to Prehistoric Pets in HB to see how they would be. And because they have been bugging me like crazy about going there.

Sure enough, a snake was out and the boys didnt hesitate. Neither was scared one bit. Neither flinched or debated. They held the snake the right way, and neither was afraid when the snake's face got close, or when it slithered around their necks or legs. They expertly maneuvered the snake around and did great. I felt like I had snakes crawling on me all day.

I dont want to impose my fears on the boys so I tried to remain calm. But I didnt even touch it. And I made them wash their hands and use sanitizer like a million times. And I brough wipes.

I think my plan backfired. I had hoped he would be scared to hold it. Or maybe drop it if it moved toward him. But no, I think he wants a snake even more now.



Feeding live worms to turtles.


Cannon held the snake for other kids that wanted to touch it but were too afraid to hold it themselves.


Pyton around the neck.


Doesnt look scared at all.


Biggest snake in captivity (350 pounds).


Gator.


Gator.


He doesnt look very scared to me!




So happy!