A family in Florida has more than 200 snakes, including reptiles that cuddle with the children as they sleep.

 

With their love of reptiles and willingness to share them with the world, the snake-loving family seeks to change people’s perceptions of the slithering creatures.

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“The goal is to eradicate the stigma. Socratis told SWNS, “We want to show people that snakes are beautiful and not something to be afraid of.” “Snakes aren’t evil — they’re misunderstood.”

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