Well, in reality, there is no way that a snake can 'love' or 'hate' us. Those are just emotions that we press upon them to make them seem more human to us. Will they feel more secure? Yes. How can we tell? When I made the switch from tanks to tubs, I noticed an overall increase in her general health. Shed's were complete, appetites 'increased' (or they just showed more hunger/intrest in the prey item). It's really hard to put down in writing the difference that I have noticed in the behavior of my animals, but I did notice a change for the better after the initial setteling in period was over.