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As most of you know i have been a member for over a year and still don't have a snake. I have been trying since i was 10 and now 16. I have finished school and have convinced my mum to let me have a snake but now it is my dad i need to try and convince. I have just got a job so am saving up for snakey stuff 
Just need to convince my dad and bring him round!! Any advice on how to is GREATLY THANKED 
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 15:44:42
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| use the im an adult have my own money route |
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 15:46:17
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ye
I'm paying £45 a week board
so i paying rent do so i can do what i want with my money 
I'll just buy a lock for my room  |
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Chimp276
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 16:35:18
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| If he's let you have a leopard gecko and a beardie im sure he'll let u have a snake lol! |
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muppet9976
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 16:52:47
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 16:54:05
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i'd just buy one anyway, but i'm a little t*&t lol  |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 17:36:00
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aim higher!!
ask for a horse, then when you're turned down ask for a dog, then when you're turned down ask for a cat, and then finally settle for a tiddly little corn |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:19:18
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You could always go for reverse psychology - "actually Dad I’ve gone off the idea a bit, I might spend all my spare cash on Drugs, Booze and Women of the night"  Ok maybe not |
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:28:37
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haha
i love all the ideas
Tizzys the best
No i think i'm jsut going to have a manly chat and if that don't work,
go against his word  lol |
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:41:02
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Its better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission
that my fav saying... means you get what ya want regardless ;) |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 18:49:26
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| I hope you never tell that one to my kids - eveil Mummy won't let them have Hermit crabs at the moment, last week they wanted GALS evil Mummy said no to that too!!! |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:00:40
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quote:
Originally posted by Mick
Its better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission
that my fav saying... means you get what ya want regardless ;)
Can't remember where I heard this:
One day a small boy had been praying every night, asking for a new bike. After a year he didn't have one, but he realised that God worked differently. So he went and stole one, then prayed for forgiveness
Not that I'm encouraging going against your dad, but i'd have a snake, regardless. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:29:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
quote:
Originally posted by Mick
Its better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission
that my fav saying... means you get what ya want regardless ;)
Can't remember where I heard this:
One day a small boy had been praying every night, asking for a new bike. After a year he didn't have one, but he realised that God worked differently. So he went and stole one, then prayed for forgiveness
Not that I'm encouraging going against your dad, but i'd have a snake, regardless.
that's what i did, went out and got my motorbike when i was 16........... |
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Posted - 15/06/2009 : 19:39:51
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i already tried with a motorbike lol
dad took it back to the neighbours 
I think i may do with a snake |
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 01:17:00
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| I got my first snake when my parents went on holiday! I was 16. My mum actually came round to the idea pretty quickly although it was touch and go for a while. "charlie" (red spotted garter)was allowed to stay and the rest is history! |
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 09:22:30
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My mum and dad are off on holiday in septembe
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 11:10:07
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this is how i went about persuading them ... i went out and bought it brought it home whilst they were out and said oops my bad when he got angry and if it is the "your wasting my electricity or my bill wil be sky high" tell him the snake can like in a plastic box on top of the other vivs. either way they have no argument.
i prefer first reason as that got me my first snake and my other snakes game from the second excuse lol. depends how strict your parents are. if they are strict i reccomend the second way
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 11:40:13
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| my dads parents were strict so he is. He's scottish But he is 5ft so if i hide it on top of my wardrobe for a bit he might not notice. |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 14:03:28
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| good idea lol. i have hidden 2 corns and a beardy for 2 months from mine |
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 14:24:48
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Haha
Also CB09 corns should be available then :D |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 15:21:04
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Just convince them that they are super easy to look after etc etc. and much less hassle than other pets...
after I had to have my horse put down getting my parents to let me have a snake was easy!! I think they were just grateful I didn't want another pony!!! but then, I am 20 and still had to ask for permission...
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