Tryin to convince her...

[Ringo]

OK...i'm new to the site..just found it..the deal is i'm a reptile guy...my wife is not such a reptile woman. I have a calif Kingsnake,Alligator,and iguana..i'm desperate for for a yellow head retic..............Any ideas???? oh yea...nice meetin ya'll..

[Chu'Wuti]

OK, I'm female, and I myself won't do a retic--they just get too big. However, that doesn't mean I wouldn't have one around--I just don't want to be the snake keeper for such a big python.

Is your wife accustomed to handling any of your current herps? Especially the kingsnake? Is she comfortable with it?

Do you have a room that can be a snake room so she can avoid your retic if she wants to do so?

Have you thought about getting a BP as a "trainer" snake to help her become more comfortable with snakes?

I currently have a BP and they are very mild in temperament, so most people--even people who have never handled a snake at all--become very comfortable with them in a very short time.

If she's not phobic (and I'm assuming she's not or she wouldn't have married you with your current reptiles), then a pretty BP might entice her to join you in your interest. You could consider this a step towards your dream retic. Remember, patience is a virtue! (teasing!)

Good luck!

Chu'Wuti (Hopi for Snake'Woman)

[siz]

You have an alligator? Holy! What's your enclosure like, and how big is he? You should post some pictures of it and your ig. I have a couple igs myself.

It's hard to believe your wife isn't a reptile gal but tolerates the alligator and the iguana!

I'm a female as well and I wouldn't do a retic either - hell, I don't think I would be able to handle the alligator!

[Aaron_S]

Uhh give her a choice. Since you have an alligator already tell her that you'll only keep one monster animal. Her choice. You'll most likely end up with the snake as it's adult enclosure is smaller than the alligators.

[siz]

Iguanas can be monsters too, they get huge and can be very nasty, although of course not all of them are.
Aaron and Chu both pose good ideas, a transition snake would be great, and if you let her choose which animal she feels more comfortable with I'm sure she would be a lot happier.

[citysnakes]

Originally Posted by Ringo

..............Any ideas????

how 'bout stop with the reptiles before she decides to leave you???

[Ringo]

Well i think she is coming around...i can usually get what i want by finding something she wants and cutting a deal...i just haven't found anything yet..i have 1 reptile room that they are in...it just happens to be the computer room...the other room is a play room for the kids.. She does handle the kingsnake and iguana..i have to make her hold the alligator though..for cage cleaning when i need to use the tub and the tank...she gets over it...were goin to the cleveland reptile show today..so were gonna see how she reacts to seeing everything i want..thanks everyone..wish mwe luck..

[Chu'Wuti]

Good luck! Wish I could go to the show with you! Maybe your wife will see a really pretty snake & fall in love (again) . . . I'm glad she's willing to go with you to the show. Let us know what happens!