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5 Reasons a Snake is the Best Pet to Ever Own — (Warning: Adorable photos attached).
Trust me, I can change your mind about snakes.
Truth be told, I’ve wanted a pet snake ever since I was 11 years old. That was the first time I held a young Boa Constrictor and realized how soft and sweet they could be. Yes, the snake did try to hide in my shirt, but aside from her unawareness of personal boundaries, she was a darling.
Finally, 14 years later, I moved into a house where my landlord and roommates were open-minded. Then, I found a new friend: Lexicon (yes that is her actual name, I am a nerdy writer okay?) Lexicon is an 8-year-old corn snake that I rehomed thanks to a post on Craigslist just 30 minutes away from my house. I had searched before, and the snakes were always too far away from my city or someone had already bought them.
During 2020, her presence has been a life-saver. We spend lots of time watching John Oliver and cuddling in my bed (basically all I need from a friend). Since I bought her a month ago, this is what I’ve learned, and why you, too, should adopt a cute little snake friend.
