06/05/2020
This.
This right here is a part of why I started The Re-HATCH. The world has so little knowledge on not only snakes, but all reptiles and even exotics in general. And while yes, they may not be for everybody, a dog person wouldnt go around saying all cats are horrible and should be left out in the wild. And if they did, they'd be shamed and called out... however to say that "the only good snake is a dead one with no head" is such a typical thing to hear when working with reptiles (which is one of many I have personally heard).
I someday would love to be able to do reptile education programs, even small, local events or parties, just to be able to do a small part in trying to make people see that while they may look scary sometimes - similar to people you should never judge a book by its cover, or by what others tell you. Because once you open that cover and read it for yourself, you may find that you quite enjoy that book. Not everybody has the same mind, so sometimes it's good to think about what you hear and RESPONSIBLY and RESPECTFULLY challenge those ideas.
“Wait, you got a dog? Why?”
“Eww a cat, will it bite me?”
“Gross keep that bunny away from me!”
“I’m worried about you, getting a dog is crazy.”
“You better not release your kitten into the wild when you get tired of it and decide you don’t want to feed it anymore!!!”
“A bunny? What’s wrong with you?😳”
Obviously that all sounds ridiculous. But those are the kinds of things I hear when I talk about my babies. Wouldn’t you be upset if I commented things like that on a post you made about your new dog? I love my snakes and my rats just as much as I love my cat and my dog. When it comes to hating on people’s pets that they care about, it might be a better idea to just keep scrolling. Or maybe instead of commenting how much you dislike them, pm me about wanting to meet them and overcoming that fear and negative stigma. I’d love to help you change your outlook on exotic and unusual pets! My babies are so sweet, I know you’d love them!
Edit: go follow my babies on Instagram if you need more reasons to love them .scales.exotics💖