I think dogs/parrots and snakes are a COMPLETELY different story.



Most people who work with dogs or parrots will tell you they know they are social and intelligent. Most people who work with snakes know that they are not social and are no where near as intelligent as a dog or parrot. And that is the difference. If snakes where possibly what you say. And like to snuggle and be with people and other snakes in the same way as a dog might. A LOT more people would be accepting of that. Because a lot of people love snakes! I sure wish they where! But as gentle and understanding as I am with my snakes. Even with the extremely "tame" ones. If I step back and look at them unbiased. It is pretty obvious they would rather be left alone.



When I lose a snake. I am sad. It sucks. End of story.



Right now my greyhound I have had for only 5 yrs developed an extremely aggressive bone cancer with a huge fast growing tumor appearing on her rib. 3 surgeries and many life threatening problems completely unrelated to the cancer. I am a wreck. She could die any day now from her wound opening up and exposing the lung. I am taking off work to be with her and take care of her. When I lose her I will be devastated and will never forget her. I don't feel this way about my snakes. Though I enjoy them a ton and devote a huge amount of my time and effort (I have around 80). I would never be this upset to lose just one. Ever. Because there is a HUGE difference.



Another interesting note. I only recently (past 10 months or so)have been keeping leopard geckos and crested geckos. They are CUTE as heck. They seem to have much more personality then even my garter snakes. Why? Because they have cute faces and legs. It just plays with my human emotions. I still don't believe they could be social in the same manner as a dog. Even if they appear to enjoy being handled or seem to sometimes smile. I know it is probably all in my head.

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