Quote Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
I concur with Bruce - the more animals that you have, the more that you understand that they don't desire handling, it's all OUR desire to bond with them.

I judge my snake's "happiness" with how well they feed and breed. A stressed animal is more likely to not breed or be an inconsistent feeders. I'm very proud of my collection (who are beloved pets) in that the only time they go off food is when they are in shed, and that the ones I've designated for breeding this year are doing so.
I don't know that I'm trying to judge his happiness. Just trying to judge whatever instinct has him at the moment.