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Does anyone have any idea of how to tell a snake is happy? Like a dog wags its tail, what do snakes do?

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Originally Posted by Technationspythons

Does anyone have any idea of how to tell a snake is happy? Like a dog wags its tail, what do snakes do?

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They dont bite you, they stay in their hides, and they feel comfortable with you (i.e. they might explore you a little, they'll coil around your hand/fingers)

They'll either try to bolt away from you or stay pretty tightly coiled if they're unhappy. Also going off feed for extended periods and general lethargy can be indicators of unhappiness or sickness. While it's pretty difficult to tell a snakes emotions, we usually take the opposite of these behaviors as a sign the snake is doing well, or is "happy". Exploration and overall curiosity are the most common happy, healthy snake behaviors to look for.

I've heard that snakes are not capable of showing emotion, but they can make decisions. For example I heard about this guy who wanted to test that theory, so he took the snake close to the ground and it started to climb away. Then, when he lifted his hand, the snake would tighten its grip so it wouldn't fall. They do seem to enjoy "cuddling" not out of affection, but because humans are warm and cozy.


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Reptiles lack the emotion center of the brain. Reptiles are driven by very primitive forces, survive and reproduce. I suppose you can label it as "happy" if it is eating and has good husbandry. But the snake does not feel happy, just surviving to reproduce some day.

With snakes it's pretty simple. As long as he's eating well and not trying to bite you, he's probably happy.

Of my 4 snakes, 3 cone to the front of their tubs when I come in the room, they happily climb onto my arms and seem to prefer certain people over others. Sometimes the BCI Boa almost refuses to go back in but wants to stay out and explore. When she's out the often will come back to me and rub against my leg or arm then back off exploring. I don't think it emotion but more a understanding that I or my husband are safe places. I also agree if they are eating, shedding, regulating their temps and have some stimulation like exploring their tank or familiar places they are content.


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Monty tells me he's happy by flicking his tongue on my face (almost like he's kissing me) its adorable

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Originally Posted by Reed12321

They dont bite you, they stay in their hides, and they feel comfortable with you (i.e. they might explore you a little, they'll coil around your hand/fingers)

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Like, I already knew this.
But reading this made me so happy (Owned my first snake and first BP for a week now) because he always curls around my fingers and slithers around inside my shirt and stuff, I like it so much :D