{"id":122645,"date":"2022-06-07T05:01:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:01:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:01:09","slug":"do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Do snakes grow attached to their owners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_grow_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes grow attached to their owners?\">Do snakes grow attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\" title=\"Do snakes enjoy being handled?\">Do snakes enjoy being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Can_snakes_have_a_bond_with_humans\" title=\"Can snakes have a bond with humans?\">Can snakes have a bond with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_cuddle_with_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes cuddle with their owners?\">Do snakes cuddle with their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_bond_with_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes bond with their owners?\">Do snakes bond with their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_grow_to_love_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes grow to love their owners?\">Do snakes grow to love their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_like_being_held\" title=\"Do snakes like being held?\">Do snakes like being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Why_do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Why do snakes turn on their owners?\">Why do snakes turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_like_being_handles\" title=\"Do snakes like being handles?\">Do snakes like being handles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_feel_affection_for_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes feel affection for their owners?\">Do snakes feel affection for their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_like_their_heads_touched\" title=\"Do snakes like their heads touched?\">Do snakes like their heads touched?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Can_snakes_feel_love\" title=\"Can snakes feel love?\">Can snakes feel love?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_snake_likes_you\" title=\"How do you know if a snake likes you?\">How do you know if a snake likes you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes get attached to their owners?\">Do snakes get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_cuddle_with_humans\" title=\"Do snakes cuddle with humans?\">Do snakes cuddle with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_enjoy_being_held\" title=\"Do snakes enjoy being held?\">Do snakes enjoy being held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Can_snakes_develop_affection\" title=\"Can snakes develop affection?\">Can snakes develop affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Are_snakes_capable_of_loving\" title=\"Are snakes capable of loving?\">Are snakes capable of loving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_get_attached_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes get attached their owners?\">Do snakes get attached their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Does_snakes_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Does snakes like to be held?\">Does snakes like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_like_to_be_cuddled\" title=\"Do snakes like to be cuddled?\">Do snakes like to be cuddled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_get_used_to_being_handled\" title=\"Do snakes get used to being handled?\">Do snakes get used to being handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes turn on their owners?\">Do snakes turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#Why_do_snakes_attack_their_owners\" title=\"Why do snakes attack their owners?\">Why do snakes attack their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-snakes-grow-attached-to-their-owners\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_likes_you\" title=\"How do you tell if a snake likes you?\">How do you tell if a snake likes you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_grow_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes grow attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes are unable to form a bond with their owner, but this doesn&#8217;t mean they are poor pets. We don&#8217;t need to attach too much value to a deep bond. We can get a lot of pleasure from keeping a snake. Snakes enjoy being looked after by humans as long as they are being fed regularly and have a suitable enclosure.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\"><\/span>Do snakes enjoy being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don&#8217;t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_snakes_have_a_bond_with_humans\"><\/span>Can snakes have a bond with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes are likely able to recognize their owner and behave in a trusting manner with them. You can encourage a bond with your snake by handling them at the right time and in the right way, associating yourself with good things, and recognizing the signs that a bond is developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_cuddle_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes cuddle with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>snakes don&#8217;t like to cuddle, they will seek out physical contact for a variety of reasons. This usually involves being gently held in the hands of their owners, or sometimes climbing up onto them. It isn&#8217;t out of love, however. It&#8217;s always tied to their survival instincts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_bond_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes bond with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes are unable to form a bond with their owner, but this doesn&#8217;t mean they are poor pets. We don&#8217;t need to attach too much value to a deep bond. We can get a lot of pleasure from keeping a snake. Snakes enjoy being looked after by humans as long as they are being fed regularly and have a suitable enclosure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_grow_to_love_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes grow to love their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes and other reptiles are generally not affectionate to humans. They may become more tolerant of their owner, but they remain mysterious and hard to read when it comes to emotions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_like_being_held\"><\/span>Do snakes like being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snakes won&#8217;t be receptive to your affection<b>they&#8217;re wary animals who don&#8217;t like being held, touched, petted, or passed around. It&#8217;s stressful for them and puts them at risk of illness and injury, and because they don&#8217;t whine or yelp, you may not realize that they&#8217;re hurt. (See reason number 7.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Why do snakes turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He adds that there are two common reasons pet snakes constrict their owners<b>they may constrict out of fear, or when they smell prey, and their predator instincts are triggered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_like_being_handles\"><\/span>Do snakes like being handles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don&#8217;t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_feel_affection_for_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes feel affection for their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some snake owners feel as though their snake recognises them and is more eager to be held by them than by other people. However, <b>snakes don&#8217;t have the intellectual capacity to feel emotions such as affection. But this lack of brain power doesn&#8217;t mean that snakes don&#8217;t enjoy spending time with humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_like_their_heads_touched\"><\/span>Do snakes like their heads touched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some snakes do not like being touched on the top of their heads. Most Ball Pythons, for example, will become fearful and aggressive if being touched on the head, or on the neck. So, how tolerant a snake is of being petted can depend on where he&#8217;s being touched as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_snakes_feel_love\"><\/span>Can snakes feel love?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes are unable to form a bond with their owner, but this doesn&#8217;t mean they are poor pets. We don&#8217;t need to attach too much value to a deep bond. We can get a lot of pleasure from keeping a snake. Snakes enjoy being looked after by humans as long as they are being fed regularly and have a suitable enclosure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_snake_likes_you\"><\/span>How do you know if a snake likes you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means that, while your pet snake may not technically love you, <b>they can definitely feel pleasure when you provide them with the things they need to survive  food, water, places to hide and feel safe, a warm spot to digest, and a cool spot to thermoregulate!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snakes and other reptiles are <b>generally not affectionate to humans. They may become more tolerant of their owner, but they remain mysterious and hard to read when it comes to emotions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_cuddle_with_humans\"><\/span>Do snakes cuddle with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not tend to enjoy cuddling because they have evolved to be solitary creatures. It&#8217;s unlikely that snakes respond to physical contact the way mammals and birds do. However, over time a snake can associate you as a positive part of its life due to providing food and heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_enjoy_being_held\"><\/span>Do snakes enjoy being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don&#8217;t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_snakes_develop_affection\"><\/span>Can snakes develop affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes may not be as cuddly or openly affectionate as some other pets like cats, dogs, and even birds and rodents. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that they aren&#8217;t capable of forming some kind of bond with their owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_snakes_capable_of_loving\"><\/span>Are snakes capable of loving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>snakes don&#8217;t like to cuddle, they will seek out physical contact for a variety of reasons. This usually involves being gently held in the hands of their owners, or sometimes climbing up onto them. It isn&#8217;t out of love, however. It&#8217;s always tied to their survival instincts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_get_attached_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes get attached their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snakes and other reptiles are <b>generally not affectionate to humans. They may become more tolerant of their owner, but they remain mysterious and hard to read when it comes to emotions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_snakes_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Does snakes like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don&#8217;t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_like_to_be_cuddled\"><\/span>Do snakes like to be cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not tend to enjoy cuddling because they have evolved to be solitary creatures. It&#8217;s unlikely that snakes respond to physical contact the way mammals and birds do. However, over time a snake can associate you as a positive part of its life due to providing food and heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_get_used_to_being_handled\"><\/span>Do snakes get used to being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Continue familiarizing yourself with your snake for 1 week. <b>Over a week&#8217;s time, your snake will get used to your presence and is less likely to strike or bite you when you try to handle it. If your snake is still acting aggressive, don&#8217;t try to handle it until it gets calmer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some snakes like to be handled by their owners, while others are aloof and try to get away from you. You should never handle a snake immediately after it has eaten or it might become aggressive towards you. If your snake becomes aggressive, it&#8217;s best to avoid touching them because it may bite you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_snakes_attack_their_owners\"><\/span>Why do snakes attack their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most non-venomous snake species commonly kept as pets are gentle and do not typically bite their owners if they are unprovoked. All species can, however, bite unexpectedly <b>if they are startled or excessively hungry<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_likes_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if a snake likes you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs That Your Snake Likes You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Calm, unhurried movements.  <\/li>\n<li>Takes food from you or while you are present.  <\/li>\n<li>Will calmly explore you when you hold it.  <\/li>\n<li>Comes to the front of the enclosure when you are present.  <\/li>\n<li>Rests on you.  <\/li>\n<li>Explores when you are nearby.  <\/li>\n<li>Behaves differently with you.<\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do snakes grow attached to their owners?Do snakes enjoy being handled?Can snakes have a bond with humans?Do snakes cuddle with their owners?Do snakes bond with their owners?Do snakes grow to love their owners?Do snakes like being held?Why do snakes turn on their owners?Do snakes like being handles?Do snakes feel affection for their&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122645"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122645"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122645\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}