[Cotton]

Sometimes when a mom or dad are afraid of animals it's because they never had pets or they were frightened by one. It's important for Mom and Dad to want the hamster, too, because sometimes you may need them to help you take care of it, especially if you have school and homework. It's hard for someone to stop being afraid just because someone else isn't afraid. Is there another pet your mom might let you have, such as a betta with a marimo moss ball in a 2-gallon tank (minimum) or an aquatic African dwarf frog in a 3-gallon tank (minimum). Those frogs are cute and funny. I see you're from Asia. I read that in some parts of Asia, there is something called an orchid praying mantis. That would be a very beautiful pet to have if they are available in stores in your area. Your mother might not be afraid of that because it looks like a flower. Good luck! I hope you have a pet soon.