2006-12-05 13:02:34 · 16 answers · asked by Work Hard, Make Money, Enjoy Life... 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Pretty Different Responses...elaborate...
2006-12-05 13:22:31 · update #1
This will vary depending on who you ask. If you ask the "experts" they will tell you no. But I have kept snakes for about 15 years and some -- not all but some -- snakes will act differently depending on who handles them. I've had rat snakes and kingsnakes that behaved aggressively toward some people but allowed me to get them out and handle them with no problem.
Now that doesn't necessarily mean that they are showing preference or affection. It can very easily be due to the way people approach the snakes, considering that I (as well as many other long-time snake keepers) have experience when it comes to approaching a snake in a way that is less likely to alarm or frighten it. Someone who does not have a feel for the way snakes behave and sense danger will often approach too quickly or from an angle that appears threatening, and some of the more nervous snakes will get defensive as a result. Once a snake realizes that it is in no danger, it usually will no longer show aggression (racers are a notable exception -- they have a tendency to never calm down in captivity).
As far as showing affection, it is more a matter of comfort. The heat from your hand or arm is usually comforting to a snake, and if they do not feel threatened, may happily coil around your wrist or (depending on size) your shoulders and neck because they enjoy the warmth. I have a carpet python that will sit draped around my neck and arm while I watch tv and a green tree python that will "perch" itself on my wrist if I hold it for a long time. Both of these snakes can be jumpy if approached the wrong way and thus most other people are afraid to remove them from the cage. I don't think it's a recognition of me as an owner, but rather, a recognition of the fact that I am not threatening.
I will say this much, though. many of my snakes (both past and present), even when bowed up, will calm down notably when allowed to "flick" my hand with their tongues. That indicates to me that there is at least some smell recognition there. And although I think most of their behavior is due to instict, I will agree that it can at the very least appear that if you treat your snake well, it will appreciate you for it.
2006-12-06 02:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by stickboy_127 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Signs Of Affection
2016-10-02 21:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by eget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. Snakes do not recognize people. They follow you from side to side while in their cage because they can sense the heat. They do not show affection. They will simply tolerate being handled because they have no choice. Of course, they are going to go to bed with someone .. someone put them in the bed with them. That doesn't mean the snakes like it.
Snakes are solitary animals. They are fine just being left alone.
2006-12-06 02:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snakes, though I have not owned one, I found to be a bit of 50/50. Though I am not sure if they can show affection, I DO know however they invest and thrive upon Favorites; using their tongue to 'taste' whom they are near, and perhaps express less tension and a more laid-back atmosphere. My cousin's snake, for example, loves me -- but that does not mean that I can trust her, completley. Snakes are wild animals, regardless of how long one has been owned and are unpredictable -- or at least my experience claims.
2006-12-05 17:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No on both. A snake does absolutely not show affection. A snake is cold blooded and may like to keep near a warm person, but it is not affection. Some snakes will become accustomed to humans and human handling, but they do not recognize you from Jack.
2006-12-05 13:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by CLAUDE D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 2 snakes, and the girl is very affectionate towards me, and always wants to come to me if someone else is holding her. but my male hates being picked up and just wants to go back in the tank. Dont think he likes me at all!!
2006-12-06 05:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by jojobass86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont. Their brain is only the repitilian part as to say they only think by instinct. If they see something they will think, is it a threat, if not is it food , if not can i breed with it... I can say that they get used to handling and to the way you aproche them. So if someone picks him up the same way as you they wont see the difference, but if they try in an other way they might see it as a threat.
2006-12-05 14:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by mpberrigan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do human beings particularly think of snakes understand who you're?? it particularly is loopy, they bypass on instinct on my own. in the event that they knew who their proprietors the place, human beings would not get killed by employing snakes they own. i talked with Dr. Bryan Fry approximately this formerly he mentioned that just some snakes seem to nicely known their proprietors. those the place king cobras, mambas, taipans. however the snake won't have emotions for you and could no longer such as you or love you. in case you scare it or make it experience like its in possibility it is going to bite you only like it might bite something. in case you supply your snake away it would not understand, it might consume and act the comparable. they get use to being dealt with no longer use to the particular guy or woman dealing with them
2016-10-14 02:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so Snakes are intelligent creatures. I recently purchased one and it shows definite preferences between family members.
2006-12-05 15:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by shannon5b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had only one pet snake so far but my pet iguana would only let me hold him and no one else so i guess you could say it could be the same for snakes but t think it just get used to you handling it
2006-12-05 13:36:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋