Snake on lap.

[Tracy33]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I don't quite understand the bold part.

I just think he`s cool with hanginy around , as where some reptiles i had were not.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Tracy33

I just think he`s cool with hanginy around , as where some reptiles i had were not.

So you're saying because all cornsnakes are docile and tolerate handling that it's affection and they "lap up" attention? You'd be sure to be a nobel prize winner if you can prove that snakes have the cognitive brain function to know and understand such things.

I'm being honest. Write a paper, submit it to be peer reviewed on your findings with your carpet python since you've done what no scientist has yet to do.

[Tracy33]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

So you're saying because all cornsnakes are docile and tolerate handling that it's affection and they "lap up" attention? You'd be sure to be a nobel prize winner if you can prove that snakes have the cognitive brain function to know and understand such things.

I'm being honest. Write a paper, submit it to be peer reviewed on your findings with your carpet python since you've done what no scientist has yet to do.

Then i shall make myself more clear Aaron . First , i DO NOT think snakes think like humuns , i dont think they think at all , please i am not stupid . I have kept reptiles for 20 years ,and have watched my reptiles up close . I am a animal, reptile lover and DO NOT false my snake to do anything . That is what the thread was about . When he is out of his viv , he will come over to me and rests on me , at his own choice , i pet him and he just lays there relaxed , i`am sure its only for the warmth !! I have had him for 15 years , i`am sure he is relaxed around me by now . Do you follow ?

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Tracy33

Then i shall make myself more clear Aaron . First , i DO NOT think snakes think like humuns , i dont think they think at all , please i am not stupid . I have kept reptiles for 20 years ,and have watched my reptiles up close . I am a animal, reptile lover and DO NOT false my snake to do anything . That is what the thread was about . When he is out of his viv , he will come over to me and rests on me , at his own choice , i pet him and he just lays there relaxed , i`am sure its only for the warmth !! I have had him for 15 years , i`am sure he is relaxed around me by now . Do you follow ?

Now you're backtracking because in previous posts you've stated he seems to enjoy the petting. Like he actually gets something from it.

I'm serious, if you truly think these things write them all down. I'd like someone to actually prove it for the entire world to see.

[Tracy33]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Now you're backtracking because in previous posts you've stated he seems to enjoy the petting. Like he actually gets something from it.

I'm serious, if you truly think these things write them all down. I'd like someone to actually prove it for the entire world to see.

Ok now your really being funny . In previous posts , what then i meant to say was , that when he comes over to me , he SEEMS to not mind, and he SEEMS to take a stroke under the chin .Its all of his free choice , and YES i think his cool with that . Its really not rocket science , if he did not like it , he would move away , its as simple as that !!!

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Tracy33

Ok now your really being funny . In previous posts , what then i meant to say was , that when he comes over to me , he SEEMS to not mind, and he SEEMS to take a stroke under the chin .Its all of his free choice , and YES i think his cool with that . Its really not rocket science , if he did not like it , he would move away , its as simple as that !!!

You're trying to be funny now.

If he DOES like it then make notes and write a paper is what I'm saying. Why be selfish and keep this incredible cognitive snake to yourself?

I think it's false because then all cornsnakes and ball pythons and every other docile animal likes being handled.

You say he'd just move away if he didn't like it and then prior to that just say "it SEEMS" that way. It's plainly obvious that you are coming to the conclusion that he has the ability to 'feel' well above any reported scientific findings prior. Why not report that officially? Stand behind your own statement.

[Pareeeee]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

You're trying to be funny now.

If he DOES like it then make notes and write a paper is what I'm saying. Why be selfish and keep this incredible cognitive snake to yourself?

I think it's false because then all cornsnakes and ball pythons and every other docile animal likes being handled.

You say he'd just move away if he didn't like it and then prior to that just say "it SEEMS" that way. It's plainly obvious that you are coming to the conclusion that he has the ability to 'feel' well above any reported scientific findings prior. Why not report that officially? Stand behind your own statement.

I don't know what to think. Scientific behavioural studies with reptiles are really behind the times, they are discovering new things about lizards and snakes all the time.

What I think is that he doesn't necessary "like" being petted, but after 15 years of conditioning is "used" to it. Just like snakes come to recognize feeding tongs, they can come to recognize and get used to other things, such as their owners. I doubt they "like" their owners, they like warmth and they can become accustomed to things.

Do I make sense?

[Tracy33]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

You're trying to be funny now.

If he DOES like it then make notes and write a paper is what I'm saying. Why be selfish and keep this incredible cognitive snake to yourself?

I think it's false because then all cornsnakes and ball pythons and every other docile animal likes being handled.

You say he'd just move away if he didn't like it and then prior to that just say "it SEEMS" that way. It's plainly obvious that you are coming to the conclusion that he has the ability to 'feel' well above any reported scientific findings prior. Why not report that officially? Stand behind your own statement.

I dont understand you , and you are just wanting to wind this up . What is wrong with a snake that wants to hang out , there are plenty of times he does not want to be touched or handled . Snakes have bad eyesight and no ears , but they can sense what is around them , it is a fact . What else can i say to you . I think you should write a paper , as you know so much !!!

[formica]

ignore function exists, awsome. must go and find it, cant believe after only 2weeks on here I want to put ppl on ignore lol ah well



great looking snake