Do reptiles love their owners?
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Do reptiles love their owners?
Some reptiles do appear to enjoy human contact, adds Dr. Hoppes, especially when food is offered. Many will respond to feeding times, coming to certain people they associate with food. And certainly most iguanas prefer certain people over others.
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Can reptile feel emotions?
We found that reptiles were assumed to be capable of the following emotions and states; anxiety, distress, excitement, fear, frustration, pain, stress, and suffering, in 37 articles. We also found four articles that explored and found evidence for the capacity of reptiles to feel pleasure, emotion, and anxiety.
Can you bond with a reptile?
It may not be the same relationship you get with another kind of pet like a dog or cat, but it’s not any less rewarding. It’s just a different bond. People who own reptiles aren’t getting them to snuggle, she explains. But there are other ways to feel as if you are bonding with them.
Do snakes feel love?
Do Pet Snakes Feel Love? Pet snakes are reptiles, so it’s fair to say that they do not: they do not have the capacity for emotions in the same way humans and other animals do.
Can reptile feel affection?
Not usually. I say ‘usually,’ because most reptiles are not social animals, so they do not form social bonds with each other – much less with a human. They aren’t wired for it – they’re literally not capable of warm fuzzy feelings that make them want to be with an individual just for the sake of hugs and pettings.
Do snakes become attached to their owner?
Lizards and other reptiles are not exactly known for their ability to bond. And some exotic pets get prickly about being handled at all. When it comes down to it, lizards are not the kind of pet you get for cuddling and playing together.