I don't think your giving snakes enough credit. They have fundamental or if in our case Primal emotions. Kyros is my baby. He goes with me everywhere when its warm enough. I can say that for most of you that have more than 2 snakes that you don't really spend as much time with yours as I do. I am constantly watching him. I have noticed little bits and peices of deeper hidden emotions than one would think to ever look for. That said I belive that my snake loves me. His constant trust and his will to always have an up beat attitude no matter if we are at Chipotle, Borders, the plaza, or the Rennaisance festival. He loves his outings. He never tries to get away or freaks out, he stays close to me just chillin until I pick him up. Kyros is a very interesting ball python. He never tries to escape, only just exploring. Calypso on the other hand is one fast little lady. And there is a difference. I don't half@$$ anything with my snakes( I'm not saying you guys half@$$ at all I'm just making a point). They get mice that I breed so I know they are getting the highest quality food I could offer them. The only water I use for them is purified Spring water( includes misting, soaking, and drinking water which is changed daily). and No one touches either of my babies without first using purell. I believe that my Python Paradise helps these emotions show alittle more. Ask anyone who has had a ball python and has seen Kyros if he has emotions and they will tell you "oh heck yeah! more than my BP". Kyros is my little prince and his attitude will show you just how much of a charmer he is. I'll make a youtube video and prove to you that snakes do have emotions!