Shunned at the Show

[k2l3d4]

I have also felt garter-snobbery. It is really sad that people can't appreciate these terrific little creatures. Sure, other snakes may be more glamorous but they're not as friendly, cute or curious.
I totally agree that many snake owners do it for the sake of their image rather than the actual snake.

I, actually, gave a speech on garter snakes in highschool once. I even brought my snakes in. I receive and A+ and the class loved it .
It felt great to educate people on something that matters to me and to see the class so enthusiastic about learning for once.

I did something similar to this.. my albino checkered is very docile.. so I took him in.. .of course in my sweatshirt sleeve, so he could have my warmth and be close to me.. .to my son's preschool and had a small presentation with him.. I was so cool, because these three, four, and five year old children have not been brain washed yet to be afraid of snakes... even the shyest kid there that had not spoken to me yet was practically in my lap wanting to see Little Dude.... I loved the animaiton in the kids's eyes when they saw this real live snake in their class.... unfortunately, now one of the kid's mothers will not even say hi to me and had to have the teacher confirm that I had shown her son a live snake......

[GarterGeek]

I did something similar to this.. my albino checkered is very docile.. so I took him in.. .of course in my sweatshirt sleeve, so he could have my warmth and be close to me.. .to my son's preschool and had a small presentation with him.. I was so cool, because these three, four, and five year old children have not been brain washed yet to be afraid of snakes... even the shyest kid there that had not spoken to me yet was practically in my lap wanting to see Little Dude.... I loved the animaiton in the kids's eyes when they saw this real live snake in their class.... unfortunately, now one of the kid's mothers will not even say hi to me and had to have the teacher confirm that I had shown her son a live snake......

That's terrific! Hopefully, you've made a strong impression that will last for a long time.

Adults are always so much more biased than children - I was talking to this man a while ago who said: " I'd rather fight a tiger than meet a one-foot snake". No kidding - Those were his exact words. (He also thought that they were slimy)
Where do people get these ideas!? How is it that they can be so full of fear of something that's harmless? What are people afraid of? Seriously, what do they think is going to happen? - It'll mistake you for a worm?

[k2l3d4]

That's terrific! Hopefully, you've made a strong impression that will last for a long time.

Adults are always so much more biased than children - I was talking to this man a while ago who said: " I'd rather fight a tiger than meet a one-foot snake". No kidding - Those were his exact words. (He also thought that they were slimy)
Where do people get these ideas!? How is it that they can be so full of fear of something that's harmless? What are people afraid of? Seriously, what do they think is going to happen? - It'll mistake you for a worm?

I think that I did..... One of the teachers really had to leave the room when I presented Little Dude from my sweatshirt.... (she thought I was crazy for not have him in a locked cage).... The other teachers did a pretty good job of not showing their discomfort. The children loved it!!!! and of course my son got to have the pride of mom bringing in "his" (my) snake into class.

Kady