So far I'm seeing that most female owners responding either are solo or have uninterested partners. That's interesting (wonder if it's the same for the guys?)
My stats:
1. What type of snake(s) do you own?
Now one only, Fiji Boas Candoia bibroni bibroni (as I'm in Fiji). In the past (in the UK) Ball pythons, Corn and Rat snakes, Boa Constrictor
2. What sparked your interest in the particular snake(s) you own?
In Fiji they are all that's available! (but they are a lovely species, and now I know them I'd have them again in a different country...)
In the UK I started with rubber toy snakes (as a 10 year old I hasten to add...) and progressed up through garter snakes to constrictors that wouldn't get bigger than 6 feet long.
3. Do you have help with your snake(s)?
(This is NOT a married/single question! Some of us have snakes & husbands/boyfriends that want nothing to do with them!)
My partner is appreciative but wouldn't have done this on his own, and only handles them when prompted, so essentially No.
(This has been true of 2 long term relationships so far, so maybe it's a pattern...)
4. How tall are you?
5' 6"
5. Does your choice of snake have anything to do with your size/age?
Yes, want to be able to pick them up unaided and handle them without having to concentrate 100% of the time. i.e., I like to sit and watch TV with them.....(not that they have any choice in programme selection
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6. Does your choice of snake have anything to do with your security/safety factor?
Sort of, although some of it is security for the snake. Wanted something I can take my eyes off and still know where it is (ie not too small and light), but also something I know I can get off my neck if I need to.
7. What is your age group?
15-25
26-40
41-50
Older than that, but none of your business!
None of you're business, no matter how old I am!
Older than that and I don't care who knows it... 51
8. How many of you have had your love of the scaley ones ruin a relationship ?? Friend? Lover?? IN LAW??
None. Everyone thought I was strange anyway.
9. Do you have an "if I die" list, of who gets, or what to do with the "collection" once you pass
Easy for me here: we release them into their natural environment. But I do think this is a responsible question more people should be asking themselves.
Cheers for this, it's a fun thread.