See? That's progress! It might seem small..but it is...like I said, just give it time. Two years ago if I had asked my mother if I could have a snake in the house she would have said "no" without a doubt...now she not only allows me to have three, but she asks about them all the time and knows I'm getting another one in the spring. I'm not saying that your mom will ever love Cuddles...but you never know what will happen...just give them time. The supplement you need costs about $12 with shipping if you order it online...here is a link...or you can look for it and see if you can find it somewhere cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Rep-Cal-Calciu.../dp/B00076HTQA