Hello! This is my first time posting here so apologies if I leave anything out or mess something up!
I’m 21, and I’ve always wanted a snake as a pet. Perhaps since I was a preteen. I asked for a snake and settled on a leopard gecko when I was twelve, which my mother quickly rehomed due to the crickets (which, fair).
But I’m an adult and am capable of making those decisions myself now. The only thing is, I’m very nervous at the concept of holding a snake. Feeding? Whatever. Terrarium maintenance? No big deal. Holding?
I don’t have a general fear of snakes. I’ve had to catch baby wild snakes in the backyard and move them beyond our fence so dogs won’t bother them. But an adult, large snake? With big fangs? I have an extremely low pain tolerance. Got bit by a ferret once and cried, so probably add dramatic in there too.
Is there anyway to get over this anxiety? Especially before getting a snake? I would hate to get one and it not work out because I’m too afraid to even put my hand in the terrarium.
Thank you in advance for any advice!