Naming your reptiles

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

Any sentient being can feel love on some level. I don't love my animals with the expectation or requirement that they love me back.Even without the gift of higher intelligence I'm amazed and fascinated by many animals, especially snakes. My pets are a BIG part of my life, they bring me great joy, and I believe they deserve to be called by a unique name rather than just being "it's".

Yup, this right here. Just because snakes don't have or show emotion doesn't mean I'm going put a dog or a cat above them. They are all equal in my mind, and they are a part of my family in that they are my responsibility and I care for them. I'm not going to put my snakes above my immediate family, but I'm also going to do as much as I possibly can for them.

[psychocircus]

In my case, and I believe many other herpers' as well, interest is showed in a species more often than an individual animal.
Of course there will always be certain animals with sentimental value, but when you are shopping for a dog you will look through a variety of options and look at different dogs, play with them, etc.
If you want an albino retic, you go and find an albino retic breeder.

[TheZoo]

i think the snakes listen better then the dogs.... all joking aisde they get a name i usally dont use them everytime...ofton names like chubby snake get used when i talk to them or about them...

[Snakefood]

All my snakes have names, except my 2 rescued Corns, who I am trying to find new homes for, and any babies produced that I do not intend on keeping. The rescues and babies for sale should be named by their new people (at least I think so!!)

[Teal]

I name all my pets, from dogs to tarantulas. I get worried when a name doesn't come to me for a new animal, because I take it as a sign that the animal isn't going to fit in.