BP thinks he's a baby bird, first time for everything..

[kiiarah]

I will admit, he is a bit on the spoiled side ^_^. It is hilarious when they lean a little bit too far while exploring and fall over, provided they don't get hurt of course. They sure can be silly little things. I agree that they are completely misunderstood. I often find myself torn between feeling devastated that so few people see them for the amazing animals they are, and feeling lucky that I can see them in a way others don't. My little guy is such a sweetheart he has converted a few people already. He is quite literally so tame that he will stretch himself out towards my face and I can kiss him on the tip of his nose and he won't pull away, he just flicks his tongue and slithers up my cheek. It is hard for people to stay scared after seeing that I guess. Even my husband has come around since Shesha has learned his scent. He will come home from work and walk by me, as soon as Shesha picks up on his smell he will stretch out and "follow" him with his neck. He always has to stop and greet him when he gets home these days and he seems genuinely happy to see him. This is a man who was adamant that he didn't want a snake in the house. I have seen people who won't cross the room when he is out come around and ask to hold him within about three times seeing him.

I also talk to him. I have been known to sit and have prolonged one sided "conversations" with him when I am home alone and he is hanging out with me. I feel like somehow voicing my thoughts, even just talking to him about how special he is to me, may at least allow him to pick up on some level of positivity even if he can't actually hear what I am saying. After all they say that snakes can sense when a person is nervous and are more likely to respond defensively, I figure maybe they can sense when a person is happy and calm too. Just seems like saying it out loud helps to reinforce those happy thoughts and if he can pick up on any of that it is worth a shot!