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HI
Being I am an almost older person, I remember conversation I had with some of the older people (Grand Parents, Uncles,Aunts )who are gone now, There's alot of old wives tales superstition and out right fear in a lot of older people . I finally gave up on trying to change them and accepted them as they were. I hope they aren't putting to much pressure on you to loose your herp collection. When the older people were children their grandparents and parents filled there heads with junk about differences in people, cultures, relgion and such. Yes some snakes can make you sick if they bite you but that dosen't mean all snakes are bad. The bible uses all kinds of signs for evil, Blood is considered poison in some religions Ive seen people die for their religious beliefs and not accept a blood transfusion, Pork is considered tainted, and so on. Remember the average person who may have had some actual input on the bible proably didn't know the first thing about science , animals and what was medicine back then... We have all the information and resources that are available to each and everyone of us. Things would be done allittle different today I don't think anyone should sacrifice their children on an alter to affirm their faith.
The good news is the supreme creator gave us the ability to think and make decisons for our selves. And I thank my Creator for allowing to be the keeper of some very gentle animals, its a gift so please be sure they are cared for .
If I werer you I would try to avoid all conversation's about Herps, and try to enjoy what little time you may have left with them older people.
Good Luck doug
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