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Zoe
Yearling
187 Posts |
 Posted - 12/07/2013 : 16:39:21
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Funny enough someone once said to me that my dog was stupid. I pointed out I thought their child was ugly. When they got a bit asset I told em not to insult my baby if I wasn't allowed to insult theirs.
I have a phobia of spiders, can't even look at tarantula pictures and wouldn't be able to be near one that wasn't behind glass but I wouldn't refuse to visit someone just cos they had one as a pet. I'd just ask em not to get it out the tank. Always had a thing bout spiders. |
1.0.0 royal python - Oscar
1.1.0 dogs - Rafferty and Florence |
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RoyalBram
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 16:50:04
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Good for you two!
I'm not keen on the big spiders, but I don't know much about them so I don't really judge. I've never had the opportunity to handle one but will do when the opportunity arises.
I think rockroyal was bang on and u am actually somewhat pleasantly surprised at the response!
Maybe you should take one in for show and tell?!
I'm pretty sure that if kids were properly educated about reptiles it would be very beneficial as in my experience all kids love and are fascinated about them!
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 16:55:16
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| Since getting into reptiles I've been a lot less judgmental about animals than I was before, there were a few stereotypes I bought into that I now don't, pitbull's being super dangerous, chihuahuas being annoying yappy things, rodents being dirty animals, goldfish growing based on their housing size. I believed all that before I started to learn about animals. |
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Zoe
Yearling
187 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 17:18:36
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| I've got a toy poodle, huge misconceptions about them. He's chilled, doesn't yap, isn't needy, isn't highly strung and isn't clipped like a poodle, he's just curly. I often get asked what breed he is |
1.0.0 royal python - Oscar
1.1.0 dogs - Rafferty and Florence |
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coxcats
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
584 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 17:33:04
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| I got asked by a woman I work with if I have to keep anti-venom in the house in case one bites me! Most of the others shudder and say 'yuk, slimey things!' Even the blokes! Someone asked if the snakes could eat one of my cats. It's an uneducated world out there1 |
Royals - Sas, Boris & Ria
Boas - 1 called Titch until we can think of a name for her!
Cats - Felix, Becky, Max & Willow |
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Fezza
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1063 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 17:55:03
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Everyone's an expert, they've all see an animal planet documentary or something on national geographic so don't waste your time on the dim witted
Instead, find more snake folk to talk about snakes and geek out with. While always being gracious enough to help educate those who show an interest or open mind
It's a "them and us" kinda world out there but, everyday there's one more of "us" and one less of "them" |
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 mojave royal
1.0.0 pastel enchi royal
0.1.0 cinnamon royal
0.1.0 pewter royal
0.1.0 genetic stripe royal
0.1.0 lesser goblin royal
0.1.0 phantom royal
0.1.0 Columbian rainbow boa
0.0.1 aru x jaya GTP
0.1.0 bredli
1.0.0 trans pecos rat snake
1.0.0 fat black cat
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RoyalBram
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 18:22:40
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Well there's definitely one more of us and one less of them now!!
I'm a pretty fast learner so will try and share my newly learned knowledge with anyone willing enough to listen! |
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richard v
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
563 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 19:02:04
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
Since getting into reptiles I've been a lot less judgmental about animals than I was before, there were a few stereotypes I bought into that I now don't, pitbull's being super dangerous, chihuahuas being annoying yappy things, rodents being dirty animals, goldfish growing based on their housing size. I believed all that before I started to learn about animals.
Please show me a chihuahua that is not yapping and annoying Sharon's family all have them, they drive me mad barking at everything they look at my snakes always hiss through there vivs when they come to visit :) |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2013 : 19:10:38
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quote:
Originally posted by richard v
quote:
Originally posted by Kelfezond
Since getting into reptiles I've been a lot less judgmental about animals than I was before, there were a few stereotypes I bought into that I now don't, pitbull's being super dangerous, chihuahuas being annoying yappy things, rodents being dirty animals, goldfish growing based on their housing size. I believed all that before I started to learn about animals.
Please show me a chihuahua that is not yapping and annoying Sharon's family all have them, they drive me mad barking at everything they look at my snakes always hiss through there vivs when they come to visit :)
Lol they're my guilty pleasure! My sister got one called Prince a while back and I loved the little guy! |
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Zoe
Yearling
187 Posts |
Posted - 13/07/2013 : 10:37:54
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| I had a long hair chihuahua, he didn't yap but he was a grumpy little beggar and very particular who he'd go to if he was that way out. Lived to be 16. I have a x breed (Pomeranian x jack Russell x cavalier) bloody pest. She's gorgeous but he'll does she yap. I've had dogs 40 years and never had a dog like her |
1.0.0 royal python - Oscar
1.1.0 dogs - Rafferty and Florence |
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RoyalBram
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 14/07/2013 : 12:17:15
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| Went and saw the wife's side of the family and they seem pretty cool with the idea, although sceptical at first. Result! |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 15/07/2013 : 06:09:28
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To be honset I think the next generation will be a lot more accepting of snakes. Its no secret that herps have taken off in a big way recently. Ive seen more and more shops opening over the years, and business seems to be booming. Then when you go to a shop theres always kids in holding snakes, and they are completely fearless.
Also people I know who have kids and snakes, the kids are great with all the snakes. I reckon as this generation grows older, snakes will become more acceptable. |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal Python - Juju CB11
0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
1.1.0 66% PH Toffee 50% Kayuadi reticulated pythons
0.1.0 Platinum Tiger Reticulated python |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 15/07/2013 : 06:23:59
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i do a lot of fundraiser's for the local reptile rescue where we take a selection of reptile's to various's big show's, school's, school fete's, kid's party's ect which really help's some of the uneducated and with the kid's having the chance to get up close an hold the reptile's they wont grow up with the fear/misconception's about them that a lot of adult's have.
one of the best thing's about the fundraiser's is when someone come's along who is genuinely scared manage's to get over their fear starting with holding a little royal an after a while they will be happy as larry with one of the burm's around their neck.
my friend's have no interest in the reptile's but are not really bothered by them to be honest, a couple of family member's occasionally make a snide comment about having ebough of them when i get a new one but i don't care basically they can get stuffed reptile's are my passion an wont be going anywhere |
1.0.0 burmese python,giblet. 1.0.0 BCI, william. 0.1.0 blue tongue skink, 0.1.0 green iguana, jasmin, 1.0.0 cape house snake, 0.1.0 checkered garter snake
my youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/pegrocks
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RoyalBram
Hatchling
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 16/07/2013 : 17:12:48
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| Had the classic last night... Snakes (generalising) are ugly, slimy and will bite you! I called her a narrow minded fool and sent her a link to the care sheet, told her to read it and then we may talk again!! |
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