To be honest, didnt reat this whole thread, dont have that much time on my hands.

but personally, im not sure snakes have emotions, but i do think dogs have some, for instance, when i bring my dog Keara for a walk, the other one freaks out and starts whining, and crying and pacing, [[sadness?]] when i go out and throw a ball for them, they wag their tail, they rub against me, [[happy.]] i also think they can feel stress, and depression... arnt those emotions?

what about the dogs with separation anxiety(sp)
explain that? sure they feel safe with some one....

technically, our "emotions" are based on safety, and comfort, along with if we are happy, i know if i am not happy with something, i dont look happy. same with my dog. so... yeah... just my $0.02


(as far as the domestication, i have never thought dogs were domesticated, i think its just a word people put on them to make others feel 'safe' i know in one split second, if my dog, or any dog felt like it, she could rip me up... so... just like any wolf, or other undomesticated animal could be used to people, then randomly turn on their handlers.)