hi everyone, this is mike (a.k.a. dirk) just saying hi and that i'm new here. recently i have really wanted to get a snake, and i have decided that the garter snake would be an optimal choice. hehe, there is one problem in the plan though. im only 13 and my parents dont neccesarily want me to get one, atleast not for a while (a.k.a. never). anyone have hints on convincing my parents to let me get one. btw i already pulled the "it would make me more responsible" card, and the "i would have to get a job to maintain it so i would be out of the house more" card. plz help!!!