Squeezing doesn't mean affection?

[KingWheatley]

From: http://www.reptileforums.net/forums/...p/t-72207.html

"I've only recently been showing him the affection mentioned earlier, because it dawned on me that if he's showing me affection by squeezing, the best way for me to show it back is by squeezing, so I press firmly with my finger as I stroke him kind of deal."

After some time here, and doing research, I've lately theorized that a snake can feel comfortable in their environment. Comfortable/safe with their Handler. But if they're squeezing that means they are clinging to you because they think they are about to fall.

Also... Tickling isn't a form of affection... it's aggressive play. It's a form of torture. And this might be my opinion, but tickling may make humans laugh (uncontrollable reaction) but it doesn't mean it's fun. Too often, and you're being mean. Too much, and it's seriously just creepy. Especially if the tickler is far bigger and stronger.

This post I shared kinda gave me some "creep" vibes. Mostly due because of the wording she (or he?) used. "Humping?"

I just... I don't even know...


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[tttaylorrr]

that post was very weird; they didn't seem like they had a full understanding of how snakes behave. the "humping" thing was just ridiculous, because there's no way that's what that behavior was. snakes squeeze as a way to move around and better their grip, nothing more or less. i would never squeeze my snake because they have no understanding of what i'm doing, and i wouldn't put that unnecessary stress on them.

[Sauzo]

When my snake flicked her tongue at me, I thought she wanted to 'make out' so I gave her a big sloppy kiss and she bit me face!!!

[redshepherd]

Y I K E S.

Snakes don't even "hump" to mate. Their reproductive organs just kind of slide out and they just sit there for hours. That post is creepy as heck. They want their snake to love them so badly that they pretend their snake is trying to mate with them. Yikes yikes yikes

[Sallos]

Too cringey for me. I didn't get past the part where the OP was hoping her Mex Black King would get as big as an Eastern Indigo.

[zina10]

When my snake flicked her tongue at me, I thought she wanted to 'make out' so I gave her a big sloppy kiss and she bit me face!!!

Oh, come on. Nothing but a little love nip! That means she LOOOOOVES you!!!



The thread in that link gave me the creeps. What is so wrong with loving a species that is intellectually not capable of returning love?? Can't they just be happy that their snake learns to trust them not to get eaten and tolerates handling? Why are humans so needy?? I can love and appreciate something for what it is, without expecting the same in return.

If they want to pretend their snakes love them and love to rest on their shoulders to lovingly gave into their eyes. Well, if it makes them happy..

The only danger in this is when beginners or prospective owners read stuff like that and expect their snake to act like a loyal little dog, if only they put enough love and petting into it. When the snake ends up acting, well, like a snake, they are disappointed. They think something is wrong with THIS snake. The snake ends up being boring and a disappointment and we all know where it goes from there.

[DLena]

...and that whole thread they've got going over there is just another reason why it's so nice on this forum. I learn something of value every day. Thanks everyone. I hope I end up being a valuable member here, like so many of you.

[Lizardlicks]

Waaaaaay too much anthropomorphization happening there. Someone should probably set them straight.

[dr del]

Oddly the anthropomorphism doesn't bother me much any more - it makes them feel closer and more attuned to the animal which possibly means better care standards.

I still disagree with most of their assumptions but if they get the snake to the right place I'm happy to ignore the journey.

[Tigerhawk]

See that's why you can't sell your snakes to just anyone. smh some people are so creepy.