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Originally Posted by DDW
It's okay, this is a common problem with text based media since there are no verbal or physical cues to interpret your meaning from. Misunderstandings happen.
To answer your question, my parents are the final say on this issue and they know very little about snakes. In fact, my mother is dreadfully fearful of snakes, so much to the point that the only snake I was able to get had to be approved by her so she would have no chance of mistaking it for a wild snake. We have a wide variety of snakes here, both non-venomous and venomous including varieties that are difficult to distinguish. I am the most educated person here about snakes and reptiles in general.
Therefore, it was not obvious in any way if this were a harmless animal at the time, and I could not give sufficient advice to support saving the snake. Not only is our property a Haven for snakes and other wildlife, but we also have animals and children to worry about. Sufficient to say, "better safe than sorry" was in effect.
I probably over explained and went off subject a tad there, but I didn't want to be misunderstood or mistaken to be being negative. I'm just trying to explain the situation.
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Thank you all for your support and understanding! ^.=.^
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Thank you for understanding and thanks for your reply.
That makes plenty of sense then, gotcha now! I was half expecting to hear it was some sort of animal control that was responsible, hence assuming they would be properly educated. I guess that's why I shouldn't assume, hahhahaha.
Anyway, I understand the situation now and can certainly agree with the better safe than sorry approach.
Would it be possible to hang a poster or something similar somewhere for quick reference? I've seen posters which have pictures of snakes native to certain areas, broken down into venomous and non-venomous. Maybe something like that may ease her mind a bit? Anyway, just a polite question as I'm not sure of any other backstory, details, etc...
I gotta say, your mom seems like a pretty cool cat to me. My parents (mainly my father) were 100% adamant that I wasn't bringing any snakes into the house as a kid. At least your mom allows you to keep one despite her fear. My girlfriend was afraid of snakes til just a few years ago. I showed her a few in pet stores and educated her a bit. Then she said I could have ONE. I now have four and the green light to add more when the time is right.
Again, thanks for understanding and answering my question.
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