I guessI'm pretty lucky family-wise, as my grandparents are polite about the reptiles. They don't care for them much, but they've never insulted me with things they've said. My grandmother always asks me how the "reptols" are, and even though she makes it clear that she doesn't want to touch them she'll come in to my room and comment on how much Alielle's grown since she last saw her. ^_^

The rest of my family generally loves the animals. One uncle and his family have an Iguana, a corn snake, and a bearded dragon, so they're always excited to see my babies. Several cousins have had ratties.

I have a lot of problems because I like to take my animals out places with me. The snakes come to the video store, and the lizard to Fry's electronics and out on walks with the dog, etc. It seems everyone has to tell me their opinions of my animals. I get about 1/3 positive and 2/3 negative responses.