I have grown up around animals as my parents have always had an interest in exotic pets. My dad was the “crazy one” who has had snakes, birds and rabbits through my life that I have helped care for and my mother has had more usual pets like cats, fish and dogs. As a teenager I followed in my dad’s footsteps and got 3 ferrets. Due to the way I was brought up and my current job at the West Midlands Safari Park I have no fear with any pets- this includes spiders/snails and snakes.