I have a friend who owns a ton of reptiles....4 snakes, a bearded dragon, and also has 24 rats! She breeds her own rats as food for the snakes but also keeps some as pets.
Today, Laura (the owner of the pets) and Hannah came out to Naomi House today to share the snakes and bearded dragon with us. The kids were SO EXCITED!
This child was so nervous to touch the bearded dragon. The second she touched it, she jumped but realized that she liked the poky skin.
Our youngest tater tot was in love with the snakes. She won't even go near a goat, but would pet the snake as long as she was allowed. She kept petting Dante the corn snakes scales with such happiness.
The youngest one also loved petting Thresh. The second Laura pulled him out of the pillow case, the kids were in awe. One of the kids even yelled 'Holy Moly Bologna' which made us all laugh. She also has a rainbow boa that is not pictured that the kids thought were so pretty.
Even the teenagers enjoyed seeing the animals.
Lastly, Laura brought out a snake skin that her pregnant snake had shed. She let the kids tear off a piece to keep. They wore them as bracelets until it broke.
Laura was also beyond gracious to answer all the questions the kids had (and there was a lot). She knew so much, and the kids learned a lot from today.
That was so nice of Laura to share her time and knowledge with the children. It's great that they got to have that experience of being able to pet the snakes and bearded dragon. I know when I was younger I was scared of snakes , even though my cousin had one. Now that I know they aren't all out to hurt me, I can tolerate them. Laura's pets are so cute and tame, I like them. :)
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