Hi,
Impossible to be sure one way or another.
But cats have both a social structure that uses scent to identify members and territories marked in the same way. And the bit they rub against us when given their choice just happens to be where those scent glands are located.
I have never heard of snakes having either traits. Don't get me wrong I have had snakes try and coat me in the smellier products of their bodies - but I was never left with the idea they were feeling affectionate at the time.
I suspect snakes (at least some species like king cobras ) have what could be called a "home range" but whether they conciously patrol and scent mark to protect it is another matter.
When I handle my snakes they nearly all bump noses and flick their tongue on the tip of my nose - but I also know the nose is the hottest and closest part of my face from the snakes point of view and has a stream of warm scented air coming out of it to boot.
It's also possible that my glasses remind them of the sides of their tubs.
But I am happy that I love my snakes and that's enough for me - if I needed returned affection I'd probably have a dog.
Or one of those human being efforts in a pinch.
dr del
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