I know for a fact that not only my snake loves me, but that it takes time for them to grow an attachment to their owners. I have a ball python (Ezio) I have owned for about a month now, and ever since I got him from my roomate he was VERY sick. He had severe upper resp and seemed like he was not going to make it. After weeks of TLC (and some baytril) he is well on his way to being all better. Over these last few weeks he has gotten to where not only does his attention perk up when I hold him, he even does a "trick" of sorts. If you make the kissy noise he will (NO LIE) raise his head to your lips and lean in for a kiss. No matter where he is he always comes for that kiss. He has also gotten to where he will be laying on my chest and crawl up to my cheeks and nuzzle them like a cat.

My proof it takes a snake time to grow this bond. My fiance just bought a Columbian redtail Boa (named Rosa) about 3 days ago and up until today she wanted nothing to do with him, but today while he was holding her, she actually fell asleep on him and when it was time to go back into her cage, she hugged him tight, and nuzzled his face. While before she fought to stay away from him at all costs, hissing,biting etc.

I do not care what any official or anyone says I fully believe my snake loves me and we have a very strong bond to one another.