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Can snakes actually be domesticated?
Snakes can neither be domesticated or tamed. Domestication occurs when an animal species has been in captivity long enough that they are genetically predisposed to living comfortably with humans.
Can snakes learn to love their owner?
Snakes are able to recognise and distinguish between humans and may recognise the scent of their owner as familiar or positive with time. However, snakes are unable to view humans as companions so cannot form a bond with their owner like other pets can.
Do snakes respond to petting?
Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don’t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.
Can snakes be domesticated?
People who think their snakes are domesticated are the ones who shoe up on the news when a tragedy happens and their pet snake kills a pet or a child. These are wild animals, and must be treated as such. There seems to be confusion about what it means to be domesticated.
Can snakes be trained as pets?
Let’s talk about the unique challenges that snakes present as trainable animals. Animals that are typically chosen as pets are very social. They take care of each other, and they are drawn to cuddle and play with other creatures. Snakes do not have this drive to be social.
Can snakes learn tricks or behaviors?
Snakes can’t learn tricks, but they can advance by learning trained behaviors. You can train a snake to become accustomed to a new environment or diet, and you can teach it to trust you. So, how exactly can a pet snake be trained?
Should snakes be trained to eat dead prey?
Snakes should be trained to eat dead prey. It is more humane for the prey and safer for the snake. Snakes can be offered either thawed, previously frozen prey, or freshly killed ones.