How To Convince My Parents?

[Lorcan!]

Well,
As some of you may know, Im in the middle of a quest to get a snake!
More specificly, a Royal Python.
And while there have been afew problems along the way (most due to living in Shetland) there is just one problem that I havn't been able to get passed.
Mam and Dad.
My Dad has said for as long as I have been born that there will never be another pet in the house after my cat died (she was put down last november at the age of 19 RIP Smudge). But recently I have tried to convince him to let me get a Royal. He still says no because he still stands by his whole "No pets in my house!"
Iv tried convincing him using various methods and I almost had him until my Mam said "your starting to like this snake idea" and he realised that he was, then he realised he was being defeated in his no pets idea and he turned against it again.
So I think its a mental thing, so does anyone have any ideas for convincing him?
Bribery wont work, and Iv tried a LOT of ways, so any extra ideas would be apprecited thanks!

[Grakky]

why exactly is it no pets in the house?

I don't fully understand...


P.S ; LOVE the avatar, pan's labyrinth yeh?, and , lol, is that you pasted in to the pic?

[Snow_Man_UK]

Have you tried the I want to be a vet routine? Using educational reasons is a surefire way to get parents to surrender. Explain to him that Python regius is not a pet but a something that you wish to study as an enthusiast with a view to specialising in herpetology. Add lots of detail, use big words and download career guides etc. It may work.

[Rain]

Alternitivly, wait til you move out then have all the animals you want, like i did.

[LiamRatSnake]

Rohypnol and a big pit...
I discovered that showing you've done loads of research and keep piling information on them about how you know how to do this and that. And also don't mention the rodents in the freezer and anything like "I know what do if it stops feeding" ect.
Basically make a point that you know everything about them...

If that fails, just get one and say it's too late to take it back.

Good luck!

[Pippy]

My parents are exactly the same! Since me and my sister smuggled in a mum and her kitten we're not allowed any more snakes or lizard, despite having 1 of each so wouldnt be to much hassle. Ive tried the educational route, esp as im doing an Animal Care course which has led me no where

How about leaving hints around the house? A piccie of a royal on the fridge or summing...

I gave my mum a leopard gecko book for mothers day hehe

[LiamRatSnake]

Originally Posted by Pippy

I gave my mum a leopard gecko book for mothers day hehe

[stuartdouglas]

As rough as it seems, if your folks are dead set against having a snake in the house, there's little you can do about it. I wouldn't recommend sneaking one in. Try to explore his reasons for not wanting any more pets in the house. If it's a general " no more animals" then I suspect he probably had a hard time dealing with the loss of a long-term pet and doesn't want to go through that again. If he has specific reasons for not wanting a snake, have reseached and reasoned arguments to counter them. Ultimately though, it's his house and you have to respect his wishes. I had the same when i was a youngster, my mother would not tolerate snakes in the house. My wife doesn't like snakes but respects my wish to keep them providing certain guidelines are adhered to, no giant snakes, not to collect hordes of them and all vivs to be secure.
Good luck though

[Shiori]

Get them out somewhere to a zoo or a pet shop (deception may be necessary), and by chance there might be a handling session going on. Get them to actually meet and hold a Royal, they will fall in love with it. And Bingo you can have a snake.
Ive yet to meet someone who can resist falling for the cuteness once they've actually been in contact with them, they really are the most adorable animals.

[jakk]

save up get the snake and just stick it in ur room when ur rents are out then they will b a bit stuck