I agree...they learn and remember they know & trust us. And for those who think rat snakes never sit still, the last time I had Mahita (an adult Trans Pecos rat
snake) out, I was petting her & she went to sleep on my lap. Snakes can be so darn cute...And the bonus is that when we are focused on communicating
to them that THEY are safe, we get the same good vibes as well.A win-win.