I am in a similar situation. No one around me likes snakes either. I have one friend that doesn't mind it. The rest would not even hold a snake. My boss and his daughter are terrified. My dad would comment on how pretty they are, but yet he will not go near it..lol. My mom is the bravest of them all. She is the only only one that would voluntarily hold some of my snakes.



I think my situation is a bit different that yours b/c no one really called me "stupid". They are all respectful to my addiction...lol.



I think they all need to respect you and your hobby and should not pressure you to give it up. And you shouldn't give anything up b/c of people around you tells you to. Im sure some of them are into things that you aren't. I do not get women's (and some guys) infatuation with diamonds and jewelry. I personally would spend 10k on a reef aquarium or reptiles or gadgets or whatever, but if i spend $50 on jewelry, it's tooooooo much!



Regards,

Kenny

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