Loving snakes

[ConcinusMan]

Just for the record Chantel, I didn't mean to say that they aren't doing what you say they're doing. it's only peoples interpretation as to the "why" they're doing it, and the perception of emotions from them that I question.

Even if I don't believe they "Love" us, it sure as heck doesn't take away from the way I feel about them, or take away from my ability to enjoy having them. They certainly bring us great joy, even if they don't do so intentionally.

[kibakiba]

Sorry about misinterpreting that. There was a lot to read for me just waking up. I do understand what you mean, though.
Whether or not my snakes actually love me or not, doesn't matter because I love them and it makes me happy to take care of them. All of us have opinions and beliefs about things, and I knew I was putting myself in a position where people would disagree with me, but its like if you believe in dragons, unicorns, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, it doesn't make them "real", but to you it is real. Besides, now I can show my friends that a few people believe garters are smart enough to trust.

[ConcinusMan]

Whether or not my snakes actually love me or not, doesn't matter because I love them and it makes me happy to take care of them.

Exactly.

[kibakiba]

Part of why I believe they have feelings is because I don't have friends other than online people and the people I meet when getting a ride to my therapist, so it does keep me from being lonely. But anyways, I just wanted some opinions on what other people thought about it, since I was getting frustrated with my friend over my garters being more than a dumb snake.

[ConcinusMan]

They are definitely not dumb!

[kibakiba]

I know. My friends have never owned a garter snake. They're interested in pythons and boas. No matter what I say to them and prove to them with video they still have the nerve to think garter snakes eat nothing but crickets. I doubt they'll ever learn anything about how amazing garter snakes are. That's okay though, more garters for me.

[ConcinusMan]

Personally, I'm glad garters aren't hugely popular, especially to people that think that way, and to people who want to crossbreed "just to see what happens". I'd rather see garters kept by people like ourselves who understand them and can appreciate them for what they are.

[guidofatherof5]

Personally, I'm glad garters aren't hugely popular, especially to people that think that way, and to people who want to crossbreed "just to see what happens". I'd rather see garters kept by people like ourselves who understand them and can appreciate them for what they are.

Well said.

[kibakiba]

Yeah. I can imagine some of the crosses being pretty looking or "cool" looking, but I'd honestly rather have a very under-popular garter snake than an overbred cornsnake or python.

[infernalis]

I'd rather see garters kept by people like ourselves who understand them and can appreciate them for what they are.

Me too.

People who don't understand are losing out.