A dad who has spent £5,000 on tattooing the whole of his body - including his eyeballs - has been branded "demonic" by strangers.
People have also called Xander Snow, 34, a "waste of air" and "reptilian" for his quirky appearance.
Xander, though, is proud of his efforts and now even inks himself, having got a professional licence.
Speaking today from his home in Springfield, Missouri, the father of one said: "I've been called evil, demonic, reptilian and those are just the ones to my face.
"People online have said that 'I'm an idiot, a waste of air, insane', etc.
"Many of my family members pretend like it's not a big deal but they never call me or take the effort to talk to me."
Xander had his first tattoo aged 18 and has got so many inkings since then, that he has lost count of them.
"I have tattooed myself in all the areas that I can reach. In fact, the tattoo on my outer calf is for a friend who passed away," Xander said.
"I got my sclera tattooed in the middle of this year and I love it. It's my favourite tattoo.
"When I was younger I would draw on my hands and arms a lot in the shape of neo tribal and gothic scribbles but I always got in trouble for it.
"I have a toddler son who loves my body modifications but we never really talk about it."
The dad, who is an artist and tattooist, experienced trauma growing up and was uncomfortable with his body.
He believes this led to him having more and more tattoos.
Now he feels "confident and comfortable" about his appearance - even if others don't.
Xander continued: "I had a hard time looking at myself in the mirror and feeling comfortable with my appearance before I got tattoos
"It was like I was living a lie.
"My eyes have been an exceptionally troubling part of my appearance as I have big, sad, blue eyes and iI always felt uncomfortable looking into the mirror, staring at my eyes.
"But now I feel confident and comfortable around people and with my own self as I have created myself in my own image.
"I can look at myself in the mirror and without much narcissism enjoy the reflection that stares back at me.
"I have never been more at ease with myself than I do now."
"My close friends understand me deeply and support me. They have known me for a long time and realise that this is my growth and progression.
"People also love my eyes and find them beautiful. Some have even confessed that they could fetishise my eyes."
