I for one don't get it... Snakes are not just pets, they're a fascination. People don't simply keep snakes the way you would a dog or cat, they are either fascinated or totally grossed out by them. I am neither. I will hold one and "pet" them, and even watch them eat. But they are not THAT interesting to me. They don't do much (except when they're eating). And I don't get the fear thing either. Most of the snakes I've seen have not been that threatening, unless it's feeding time. But do that many people have phobias or is it an attention getter thing?