Since bringing home a pet snake one month ago, the most common question I've been asked is simply: "why?"

Why would I want a snake in the first place? Why would I willingly bring one into my home? Why would I agree to keeping dead mice in my freezer for up to 20 years?

Most people in my life have struggled to understand the appeal of owning a pet reptile, especially a snake like my Stimpson's python hatchling Banks.

But one month into snake ownership, I can honestly say it's one of the best pet choices I've ever made.

In fact, I think plenty of Australians would love owning a snake if they could just get past the kneejerk reaction of "ew, a snake!".

Not your average pet

"Why didn't you just get a dog?"

So many people have asked me that, to which I reply: I didn't want a dog, I w

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