When a puppy goes home from my work, we give the customer a copy of a Dog's Prayer by Beth Norman Harris. Ive read it numerous times, and thought itd be nice to tweak it a little for snakes. I know it anthropomorphizes, but hey, so does the dog one. Enjoy
A Snake's Prayer
Treat me kindly my keeper, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not forget about me, or deny me the things I need, though I should slither through your hand and flicker my tongue, and never hiss, as your understanding and attention will more quickly make me aware of the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for even though I cannot hear as you do, your voice is the world's sweetest music, and it lets others know you think of me.
When it is cold, please keep me warm... for I depend upon you to provide me with the things I need to keep myself comfortable.... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of watching you from my cage......I would rather rest my coils around your arm, than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest place in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted pet.
Keep my bowl filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me healthy prey, that I may stay well, to slither and climb, and entertain you with my antics, to rest quietly by your side, and be ready, willing and able to provide you with company, should your life be sad or lonely.
And, beloved keeper, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.