They can also be exceptionally goofy. LOL

They can also be exceptionally goofy.  LOL

Last night we changed out Bruce's bedding from just coconut dirt to a mix of that with cypress mulch.  I also changed his heater from one of those stick-ons to heat tape with a thermostat.  While he was out roaming my bedroom he went to check out my box of recycle paper.  I don't know why every animal is into that, but Scooter used to shred it for me when he was a puppy.  LOL  So Bruce just slithered around in all the paper for a while before he went exploring elsewhere.

We finally finished up his house and put him back in it and the next thing we know he's burrowing under the bedding and comes up with a pile of dirt on his head.  How anyone can fear an animal who is so curious about the world and who's first defense is to ROLL UP IN A BALL is beyond me.  Yes, I was raised to fear snakes and yes, old Bruce-y did give me the jeeblies the first few months he was here, but I am a firm believer that getting to know someone who is different than you - no matter what you've been taught about them - is the best way to get over fear and to find something to love.

I cannot even tell you how happy it makes me that this lesson comes from a SNAKE - one of the generally most hated and feared animals I've ever met.  Open your hearts and minds, people.  You might be surprised by just how much being open can enrich your life.  ❤