I feel so much better after reading all the responses that it's not just me that's afraid of them or do not like them. Thank you for correcting me in saying their skin is not slimy -- i guess it just looks it -- i would never dare touch one to find out if it's smooth and dry

I know a teenager who has a small phython and he rollerskates with the snake around his arm -- uuggghh!!! I wouldn't get near him with a 10-foot pole. Just thinking about makes me feel creepy.