how much do you interact with your snakes?

[CosmicOwl]

Snakes don't enjoy being handled.They don't form those kinds of emotional connections. At best, they tolerate it because they recognize that you aren't a threat. Plus, maybe they get to do some climbing and exploring. Occasionally you get a snake that is curious and comfortable around you to the point that they may actively come to you. However, it's likely that they just associate you with a chance to be outside of their enclosure. They're also the exception to the rule.

Put yourself in their position. Imagine you're minding your own business, when a strange giant pulls you out of your house and starts playing with you. Now imagine you're also naked and you think they're going to eat you. If it happened enough, you might eventually get used to it, but you'd never enjoy it.

[MDT]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

Snakes don't enjoy being handled.They don't form those kinds of emotional connections. At best, they tolerate it because they recognize that you aren't a threat. Plus, maybe they get to do some climbing and exploring. Occasionally you get a snake that is curious and comfortable around you to the point that they may actively come to you. However, it's likely that they just associate you with a chance to be outside of their enclosure. They're also the exception to the rule.

Put yourself in their position. Imagine you're minding your own business, when a strange giant pulls you out of your house and starts playing with you. Now imagine you're also naked and you think they're going to eat you. If it happened enough, you might eventually get used to it, but you'd never enjoy it.

This....x1,000,000

[lpbldg18]

Originally Posted by CosmicOwl

Snakes don't enjoy being handled.They don't form those kinds of emotional connections. At best, they tolerate it because they recognize that you aren't a threat. Plus, maybe they get to do some climbing and exploring. Occasionally you get a snake that is curious and comfortable around you to the point that they may actively come to you. However, it's likely that they just associate you with a chance to be outside of their enclosure. They're also the exception to the rule.

Put yourself in their position. Imagine you're minding your own business, when a strange giant pulls you out of your house and starts playing with you. Now imagine you're also naked and you think they're going to eat you. If it happened enough, you might eventually get used to it, but you'd never enjoy it.

That's a very true point!
I think it depends on the snake/mood they are in also.
Sometimes it a pain in the to get my snakes out. My mex milksnake actually will nudge at you when she doesn't wanna be bothered.
And other times they come right out, it gives them time to stretch out and explore a bit more.
The longer you have snakes, the better you can read these signs if they want to come out or not.
If it doesn't wanna be out or is hiding/sleeping, just leave it alone and let it be