But my personal experience has been that on many occassions a snake in a high traffic area can get bomb proof (used to lots of goings on). You often see it in petshops with high traffic. An ordinarily nervous species acting calm as a kitten. For sure not for all snakes and I'm sure it can push some individuals over the edge but something I have observed over the years.



I have at times put snakes in very large planted cages with lots of hides and they were so stressed when I went in to service the cage or feed them that I found myself feeling bad for the trauma simple tasks caused where prior they were kept in moderate size enclosures and were calm compliant well adjusted individuals. All snakes are individuals but a common trend I've observed.



That is a very good and valid observation. Reminds me of when i used to go into pet shops and reptile speciality stores.





I was still a kid when I bought my last snake in a pet shop. I noticed the snakes were real calm while in the shop. Then I would set them up in a 'terrrariaum/ habitat" and and the snake changed their personality. Sometimes I thought it would be better to leave the snake in plain view with nothing to hide in. Just to make them more tame and calm them down. But I knew better and i didn't. I alway opted for privacy for my snakes and other reptiles. I remember when feeding my banded geckos and other more secretive animals i would yell at people to make sure nobody stepped into my room unanounced. lol! I was a terrible prebubesent teen.
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