You know, this is the first question in a very long time that I actually want to answer.

Like most people I love animals. All animals. I've had it all. From Tigers to Mountain Loins, Monkeys to Sloths. 100 Aquairums of fish to every kind of herp there is...

But for me, snakes have always been my favorite creature. I can't see myself not having them. There were times in my life, that I couldn't have any. Like when I was stationed overseas in the Military doing special ops. Or inbetween jobs and living arrangements.

But now that I have a stable living arrangements, and a good job, I have had snakes. Just because they are part of who I am.

I live in a very non-herp related state (Indiana) there are not very many herpers here, but I find talking and chatting with others that have the same interest so rewarding.

It's like guys that are into NASCAR or SPORTS or whatever, we find a common ground, and friendships are begun and grown.

But like anything else in our lives, everything has a dark side.

Emotions come into play, I won't go into details cause we all know what I'm talking about. Greed, anger, jelousy, etc.

Me, I try to be helpful, friendly and above all, humorous with fellow herpers. It's hard at times, but I try.

I'll never be without animals, I don't think I would want to live in a world that would forbid me to do so.

I hope this answers your question, and if not.. sorry I rambled on so.......
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• Why do we all keep snakes? - RuHigh, Fri May 27 18:40:36 2005
• RE: the answer for 98% of the people....... - jyohe, Fri May 27 18:44:12 2005
• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - CJBianco, Fri May 27 19:48:55 2005
• RE: the answer for 98% of the people....... - coldthumb, Fri May 27 19:49:56 2005
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• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - Quinton, Fri May 27 20:04:45 2005
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• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - CJBianco, Fri May 27 20:38:05 2005
• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - vcane, Fri May 27 20:46:16 2005
• RE: the answer for 98% of the people....... - stu, Fri May 27 20:48:50 2005
• RE: The market is falling? - caw8959, Fri May 27 21:00:14 2005
• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - CJBianco, Fri May 27 21:03:00 2005
• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - toshamc, Fri May 27 21:05:08 2005
• RE: the answer for 98% of the people....... - coldthumb, Fri May 27 21:33:38 2005
• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - bps516, Sat May 28 06:20:36 2005
• RE: the answer for 98% of the people....... - jyohe, Sat May 28 13:21:22 2005
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• RE: Why do we all keep snakes? - nita, Sat May 28 23:05:54 2005