I have to disagree.

"Anthropomorphizing" is applying human attributes to creatures or objects. If I told you my snakes favorite color is purple, that would be anthropomorphizing. What I'm saying is that I feel snakes (and most organisms, really) thrive under conditions that offer them more stimulation. Stimulation being defined as the induction of certain natural behaviors and actions. My theory is that providing more than the basic husbandry requirements results in an animal that is more stimulated, more active, and perhaps even more secure.

Once upon a time, one might have said that offering hides was anthropomorphizing because snakes don't require them to survive. You see what I mean?

I don't want to send the wrong message, that keeping snakes in a more minimalist way is wrong or neglectful. I just think it's beneficial to offer more, and from my perspective, why not? It's interesting to observe how they utilize their environment.

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