They are trying to take my snake

[predatorkeeper87]

As mentioned, snakes don't hear like we do. They feel vibrations. So clapping would do nothing for them unless they saw the sudden movement of your hand by them. Then they would react to it.

And I've had snakes, monitors, amphibians and all that stuff throughout my life and I don't think any of them 'loved' me in the way humans define love. They aren't going to go get help if you need it, jump in front of something to save your life or something like that. I do believe though they learn to accept you aren't going to hurt them and that you are their 'comfort' zone. I took my 7' boa who I've had since she was 18" to the vet. She spent the whole time powering her way back to me whenever the vet or nurse took her off me. Once on me, she was calm and would check out the vet. Now do I think that's love? No. That's my snake being in an unfamiliar environment and me being the safety 'tree'.

And at the risk of sounding rude, why are you driving around with a snake around your neck?! Very dangerous and irresponsible as a reptile owner. They aren't dogs.

And the snake cant be away from you....again at the risk of sounding rude, I believe you are projecting your feelings into this animal which I guarantee doesn't feel the same. I bet you could give it to someone else who knows how to take care of snakes and it would do just fine. I have read though that some female boas that are kept very long with an original owner and then given to someone else, will become defensive and not want to eat. I attribute this to again, being in an unfamiliar environment.

Anyways, don't be like those people you read about that have a snake that likes to sleep with them, take showers with them. go for walks with them and stuff. Sure they might like to ride on you and go outside as I know my 7' girl likes to go outside but I know she wouldn't want to sleep with me or take a shower with me or go to the mall lol.

Good luck with the landlord but bottom line, like others have said, it depends whats in your lease.

100% this. Projecting feelings onto an animal not exactly capable of reciprocating them is the reason we hear sad stories of animals being hurt or lost so often.