{"id":175442,"date":"2022-07-16T08:02:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:02:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:02:42","slug":"which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/","title":{"rendered":"Which snake likes being handled the most?"},"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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Which_snake_likes_being_handled_the_most\" title=\"Which snake likes being handled the most?\">Which snake likes being handled the most?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_easiest_snake_to_keep_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the easiest snake to keep as a pet?\">What is the easiest snake to keep as a pet?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Do_any_snakes_like_being_handled\" title=\"Do any snakes like being handled?\">Do any snakes like being handled?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Do_pet_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\" title=\"Do pet snakes enjoy being handled?\">Do pet 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_most_lovable_snake\" title=\"What is the most lovable snake?\">What is the most lovable snake?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_hardest_snake_to_handle\" title=\"What is the hardest snake to handle?\">What is the hardest snake to handle?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_easiest_pet_snake_to_have\" title=\"What is the easiest pet snake to have?\">What is the easiest pet snake to have?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_friendliest_type_of_pet_snake\" title=\"What is the friendliest type of pet snake?\">What is the friendliest type of pet snake?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_pet_snake_is_least_likely_to_bite\" title=\"What pet snake is least likely to bite?\">What pet snake is least likely to bite?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Do_some_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\" title=\"Do some snakes enjoy being handled?\">Do some 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Do_any_snakes_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do any snakes like to be held?\">Do any 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Do_snakes_enjoy_being_stroked\" title=\"Do snakes enjoy being stroked?\">Do snakes enjoy being stroked?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_likes_being_handled\" title=\"How do you tell if a snake likes being handled?\">How do you tell if a snake likes being handled?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_most_affectionate_snake\" title=\"What is the most affectionate snake?\">What is the most affectionate snake?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_most_playful_snake\" title=\"What is the most playful snake?\">What is the most playful snake?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_kind_of_snake_is_the_cutest\" title=\"What kind of snake is the cutest?\">What kind of snake is the cutest?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Are_there_any_affectionate_snakes\" title=\"Are there any affectionate snakes?\">Are there any affectionate snakes?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#Which_snake_is_the_strongest\" title=\"Which snake is the strongest?\">Which snake is the strongest?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_number_1_deadliest_snake\" title=\"What is the number 1 deadliest snake?\">What is the number 1 deadliest snake?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_pet_snake_can_be_handled_the_most\" title=\"What pet snake can be handled the most?\">What pet snake can be handled the most?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_snake_kills_a_human_the_fastest\" title=\"What snake kills a human the fastest?\">What snake kills a human the fastest?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_snake_has_the_best_temperament\" title=\"What snake has the best temperament?\">What snake has the best temperament?<\/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\/which-snake-likes-being-handled-the-most\/#What_is_the_most_friendliest_venomous_snake\" title=\"What is the most friendliest venomous snake?\">What is the most friendliest venomous snake?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_snake_likes_being_handled_the_most\"><\/span>Which snake likes being handled the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corn snakes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_snake_to_keep_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the easiest snake to keep as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Corn Snake  Pantherophis guttata.  <\/li>\n<li>2. California Kingsnake Lampropeltis getula californiae.  <\/li>\n<li>Garter Snake  Thamnophis spp.  <\/li>\n<li>Rosy Boa  Charina trivirgata.  <\/li>\n<li>Ball Python  Python regius.  <\/li>\n<li>Kenyan Sand Boas  Eryx colubrinus.  <\/li>\n<li>Ringneck Snakes  Diadophis punctatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Brown Snakes  Storeria dekayi.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_snakes_like_being_handled\"><\/span>Do any snakes like 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=\"Do_pet_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\"><\/span>Do pet snakes enjoy being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes won&#8217;t be receptive to your affectionthey&#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=\"What_is_the_most_lovable_snake\"><\/span>What is the most lovable snake?<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=\"What_is_the_hardest_snake_to_handle\"><\/span>What is the hardest snake to handle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Corn snakes are thought to be the most friendly snakes and they are certainly the most commonly owned. This is because they are very widely available and extremely easy to care for. They are also proven to be the most friendly and docile snake breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_pet_snake_to_have\"><\/span>What is the easiest pet snake to have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Corn Snake  Pantherophis guttata.  <\/li>\n<li>2. California Kingsnake Lampropeltis getula californiae.  <\/li>\n<li>Garter Snake  Thamnophis spp.  <\/li>\n<li>Rosy Boa  Charina trivirgata.  <\/li>\n<li>Ball Python  Python regius.  <\/li>\n<li>Kenyan Sand Boas  Eryx colubrinus.  <\/li>\n<li>Ringneck Snakes  Diadophis punctatus.  <\/li>\n<li>Brown Snakes  Storeria dekayi.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_type_of_pet_snake\"><\/span>What is the friendliest type of pet snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corn snake<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pet_snake_is_least_likely_to_bite\"><\/span>What pet snake is least likely to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Pet Snakes That Are Least Likely to Bite<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rubber Boas.<\/li>\n<li>Rosy Boa.<\/li>\n<li>Ball Python.<\/li>\n<li>Western Hognose Snake.<\/li>\n<li>5. California King Snake.<\/li>\n<li>Corn Snakes.<\/li>\n<li>Sunbeam Snake.<\/li>\n<li>Kenyan Sand Boa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_some_snakes_enjoy_being_handled\"><\/span>Do some snakes enjoy being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but <b>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_any_snakes_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do any snakes like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Corn snakes are among the most popular pet snakes and one of the easiest to handle. Over time and with regular handling, they become more comfortable with being held and seem to enjoy it.<\/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<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_enjoy_being_stroked\"><\/span>Do snakes enjoy being stroked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though <b>snakes don&#8217;t like being petted and cannot form an emotional bond with you, they can still be handled and make for excellent, low-maintenance pets.<\/b><\/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=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_likes_being_handled\"><\/span>How do you tell if a snake likes being handled?<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<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_affectionate_snake\"><\/span>What is the most affectionate snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>corn snakes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_playful_snake\"><\/span>What is the most playful snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Corn snakes are thought to be the most friendly snakes and they are certainly the most commonly owned. This is because they are very widely available and extremely easy to care for. They are also proven to be the most friendly and docile snake breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_snake_is_the_cutest\"><\/span>What kind of snake is the cutest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Let&#8217;s get to our list of the 11 cutest snakes in the world!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rosy Boa. Rosy boas come in a wide variety of colors and patterns depending on their region or preferred habitat.  <\/li>\n<li>Eyelash Viper.  <\/li>\n<li>3. California Kingsnake.  <\/li>\n<li>Garter Snake.  <\/li>\n<li>Corn Snake.  <\/li>\n<li>Hognose Snake.  <\/li>\n<li>Asian Vine Snake.  <\/li>\n<li>Carpet Python.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_affectionate_snakes\"><\/span>Are there any affectionate snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Snakes Get Attached to Their Owners? <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=\"Which_snake_is_the_strongest\"><\/span>Which snake is the strongest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>King snakes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_number_1_deadliest_snake\"><\/span>What is the number 1 deadliest snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saw-Scaled Viper<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pet_snake_can_be_handled_the_most\"><\/span>What pet snake can be handled the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Corn Snake<\/b> One number one choice for the best snake pet is the corn snake. Of the bunch, corn snakes are considered the most docile and gentle. They are also known for being easy to handle and easy to feed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_snake_kills_a_human_the_fastest\"><\/span>What snake kills a human the fastest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>king cobra (Species: Ophiophagus hannah) can kill you the fastest of any snake. The reason a king cobra can kill a person so fast is because of the large volume of potent neurotoxic venom which stops nerves in the body from working. There are many types of venom<\/b>2 that act in different ways on the human body.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_snake_has_the_best_temperament\"><\/span>What snake has the best temperament?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Awesome Pet Snakes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Royal Pythons. Royal Pythons are a massive part of the snake world are are widely available.  <\/li>\n<li>Corn Snakes. Corn snakes are also big in the pet trade mainly due to their great temperament and curious nature.  <\/li>\n<li>3. California Kingsnakes.  <\/li>\n<li>Boa Constrictors.  <\/li>\n<li>Carpet Pythons.  <\/li>\n<li>Western Hognose Snakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>28-May-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_friendliest_venomous_snake\"><\/span>What is the most friendliest venomous snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Snakes Get Attached to Their Owners? <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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Which snake likes being handled the most?What is the easiest snake to keep as a pet?Do any snakes like being handled?Do pet snakes enjoy being handled?What is the most lovable snake?What is the hardest snake to handle?What is the easiest pet snake to have?What is the friendliest type of pet snake?What pet&#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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175442"}],"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=175442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175442\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}