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Originally Posted by Aaron_S
You're trying to be funny now.
If he DOES like it then make notes and write a paper is what I'm saying. Why be selfish and keep this incredible cognitive snake to yourself?
I think it's false because then all cornsnakes and ball pythons and every other docile animal likes being handled.
You say he'd just move away if he didn't like it and then prior to that just say "it SEEMS" that way. It's plainly obvious that you are coming to the conclusion that he has the ability to 'feel' well above any reported scientific findings prior. Why not report that officially? Stand behind your own statement.
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I don't know what to think. Scientific behavioural studies with reptiles are really behind the times, they are discovering new things about lizards and snakes all the time.
What I think is that he doesn't necessary "like" being petted, but after 15 years of conditioning is "used" to it. Just like snakes come to recognize feeding tongs, they can come to recognize and get used to other things, such as their owners. I doubt they "like" their owners, they like warmth and they can become accustomed to things.
Do I make sense?
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