For a little context, I’m a seasoned pet owner, so I feel a little silly being so stressed out with this situation- but I’m feeling what I’m feeling and figure it’s best to just work with it.
Recently I moved away from home for school to an apartment that doesn’t allow cats/dogs, but has no problem with pets that live in enclosed spaces. This is my first time living without a housemate and away from home so it’s been really tough. After a lot of thought, I decided I needed a companion because being alone all the time was starting to take a toll on my mental health and after a lot of research and talking with friends who had experience owning them, I decided to adopt a baby ball python.
Despite doing all the research and making sure I could meet all of her needs, I felt this overwhelming panic on the way home from picking her up that’s been hard to shake. Realistically, I know I can take good care of her- I’ve had bearded dragons and geckos that lived long and healthy lives, so I’m no stranger to reptile handling and I’ve always wanted to have a snake, I just never found a time in my life when it was possible (roommates didn’t like them, or I didn’t have the money/space to house them). My friends are all being very enthusiastic and supportive, but I can’t shake this nagging sensation that I might fail… Is feeling this way a sign I made a mistake?
Any advice would really help. Thanks
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