With the high number of people saying their snakey recognizes them and only wants to be held by them, and start to attribute that to something more than it is... I would say this thread is verging on the same line as the "does my snake love me".Originally Posted by NightLad
The question was simply, "can a python tell who its owner is?" I think you read more into it than was there. What you've responded with would seem to belong on the "does my snake love me" poll.
I find that most, if not all people that anthropomorphize on the "returning of feelings" are the same ones that buy their snakes a friend, or hold constantly or let the animal roam around because the snake wants to "play".There are people who deeply care for their animals, and perhaps, also believe that their animals reciprocate those feelings on some level. I don't think that this belief system indicates an inherent lack of devotion to the needs of their pet. In contrast, I'd suggest that it often indicates a higher level of overall dedication.
I too find it sad when we humans have to push our emotions on ANY animal we keep. Dogs, cats, fish, rats and snakes... it never fails. There will always be that person that really believes their animal loves them unconditionally.
That's a load of crock.
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