My BP's love me

[jujur8r]

I know Im going to take a few hits from people who disagree with me on this, but, no one will ever convince me that BP's have no "feelings" for their owners. I dont know if Im just lucky or what, but my Ball Pythons react to me like a puppy or some other sort of pet! When they hear my voice, they come out and try to get out of their tank. I open it, and sit on the floor, and they come and get on my lap! When I take them outside for a "slith", they follow me around the yard. And, after they atre outside for awhile, they enjoy a drink out of the hose! My youngest gives me kisses when I ask him too, and he loves to get wrapped in a towel and a warm blanket when hes through with his bath. I lotion them up with a mild non scented lotion about 3 times a week, and they have the most beautiful flawless "coats" youve ever seen. They stretch out as far as they can to reach me when I put them on the bed...its so cute! Is any of this normal behavior for a Python? My motto is "If you dont treat them like a snake...they wont be one!"(not that theres anything wrongf with that!)

[ReagansViolent]

I love that post

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[brock lesser]

I don't have the heart to burst your bubble.

[CORBIN911]

Video proof! Actually be interesting to see all this.

[NH93]

I would love to see you interacting with your snakes (and vise-versa) with a video too! Sounds really nice
Please do post photos and videos if you have - we love to see!

I know my corn snake knows who I am, and I think prefers me to other people. Probably just "comfortable" around me; every time I stick my nose up to her vive she comes out to say hello right back. However, if anyone else does this she hides (if she's already out) or stays hidden. I took her to a photo shoot once, to have her take photos with models, and every time I (and only I) walked by she'd instantly stretch out to me. When we had breaks, I'd hold her and she'd settle right down. Everyone commented on how relaxed she was with me. Makes me feel good, that's for sure.

All the best! And looking forward to some photos/videos

P.S.
I will caution against using lotion on your snakes though, simply because of any ingredients that may be harmful for them in the long run - either on their skin or inhaled afterwards. If their husbandry is correct, then sheds and skin should be silky-smooth anyway

[brock lesser]

Girl's think with their heart and guys think with their head's.
lol!

[Skittles1101]

Girl's think with their heart and guys think with their head's.
lol!

Well that's a sexist statement. I'm a female and I think with my head quite often...

[Eric Alan]

Well that's a sexist statement. I'm a female and I think with my head quite often...

Agreed. I know plenty of people fully capable of thinking with either or neither.

[sho220]

I don't have the heart to burst your bubble.

lol...I don't mind bursting bubbles...

OP...your snakes don't love you. They tolerate you. They don't have personalities, they have behavioral differences...they are not driven by emotion, they are driven by instinct. They do have some level of intelligence and the ability to learn, but it ain't much...

[brock lesser]

Not sexist, honest. are you saying men and women think alike?
I never said it was good or bad just different, and that's good.
Think about your response to the statement and wonder is it emotionally
or logic driven.
You might also have to factor in that I might be trying to stir the pot!