Rosie overcame her lifelong fear of snakes by adopting a nine-foot-long Burmese python named Amun-Ra and says the reptile 'brings so much joy' to her life
, but after reluctantly agreeing, she told her daughter she was not allowed to remove Ruslana from her cage while Rosie was home.One of UK's loneliest dogs is 'sweet and lovable' but still needs a home after almost 500 daysRosie, a retired nurse, said:"A year ago, I wouldn't even step foot into a room with a snake. Now, me and Amun-Ra are totally inseparable. I couldn't imagine life without him. My mother always had a fear and loathing of snakes.
Rosie began interacting with Ruslana, talking to her through the glass, and the mum-of-three became more comfortable – until the thought of holding her didn't terrify her. When on a trip to a reptile centre with Rachel to buy mice for Ruslana, Rosie met Amun-Ra, who needed rehoming; Rosie said she felt an instant connection with the reptile and adopted him.
She said:"After educating myself on keeping snakes as pets, I have come to understand they are misunderstood and often portrayed in a negative light. Ruslana was a good stepping stone to overcoming my fear, and then, after meeting Amun-Ra, there was no doubt in my mind I wanted to look after him. "We connected straight away, and we have been inseparable ever since. He relies on me to feed him and make sure he's okay, and he's helped me deal with the loss of my husband. He comes and sits with me watching TV, and he slithers up my bookshelf. He loves a wander around the lounge.
"We always handle him with two people present, given his 9ft frame, and it's very much on his terms. He brings so much joy to my life."
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