Snakes don't hold grudges so don't worry it won't chase you.
Snakes are unable to form a bond with their owner, but this doesn't mean they are poor pets. We don't need to attach too much value to a deep bond. We can get a lot of pleasure from keeping a snake. Snakes enjoy being looked after by humans as long as they are being fed regularly and have a suitable enclosure.
Snakes and other reptiles are not social animals. They do not form communities, have friends, or even nurture their own young. Unlike mammals that can demonstrate complete emotions like love, joy, or even jealousy, snakes do not demonstrate deep feelings like these.
Snakes can't hear, and depend on vibration to “hear” their environment. If you stand in place and stomp your feet, the snake will know someone is there who is much bigger than it is, and it will leave the vicinity as quickly as possible. Never try to be stealthy or try to grab the snake.
Corn snakes are widely regarded as the #1 snake with the best personality. They are super friendly and love to be handled. California kingsnakes are easily tamable and are great with kids. Hognose snakes have interesting behavior patterns, such as playing dead, which they do in the wild to deter predators.
Snakes won't be receptive to your affection—they're wary animals who don't like being held, touched, petted, or passed around. It's stressful for them and puts them at risk of illness and injury, and because they don't whine or yelp, you may not realize that they're hurt.
One number one choice for the best snake pet is the corn snake. Of the bunch, corn snakes are considered the most docile and gentle. They are also known for being easy to handle and easy to feed.
We repeat, move away from the snake. That means don't walk up to it, poke it with a stick, try to pick it up, etc. We recommend retreating a safe distance away but keeping an eye on the snake. If you can, use your camera or smartphone's zoom to snap a quick picture of the snake.
Snakes recognize things by smell, so your snake needs to get comfortable around your scent. Try holding your hand about 3–4 in (7.6–10.2 cm) away from your snake's head so it can smell you. If it gets into striking position, slowly move your hand out of the way. If your snake doesn't react, try moving your hand closer.
Leave it alone. Snakes are generally shy and will not attack unless provoked, so it's best to leave them be.
A snake usually stares at its owner because it wants to be fed. Other reasons include protecting its environment, sensing heat, and lacking trust. In some cases, it can be a sign of stargazing, which is a dangerous condition requiring medical treatment.
For example, they may rub their heads against you. This is known as “head-bobbing.” They may also try to wrap themselves around you. Hissing can even be a sign that the snake likes you, although this depends on the species. One sign of contentment from a snake is rubbing its head on the ground or an object.
While snakes have an extraordinary sense of smell, they cannot smell fear. They cannot comprehend someone's emotions, but they can interpret a person's or prey's body language. Fearful body language may be interpreted by the snake as aggression.
I understand that snakes don't have the mental capacity that dogs or cats have to create bonds like love or affection, but I've seen multiple cases where some snakes have an incredible bond with their owners. For example, I have a bci I trust completely that she would never strike at me or anyone who picks her up.
In general, your snake is licking you to smell. This is part of a more complex olfactory (smell) process where they use chemicals in the air to learn more about their environment. Typically, this is completely normal behavior and should not warrant concern.
Your Snake Is Stressed
Snakes can get stressed by a lot of factors, but usually it stems from feeling unsafe. When they do not feel secure in their enclosure, they will try to get out of the enclosure and this is where the face rubbing starts.
But why do snakes wrap around you? It's most likely that your pet snake is wrapping around you to prevent themselves from falling while exploring. A hungry snake may also wrap around you as part of an instinctive feeding response called 'constricting'.
Danger to humans
The Coastal Taipan is often regarded as the most dangerous snake in Australia. They are extremely nervous and alert snakes, and any movement near them is likely to trigger an attack.
Rule Number 1: Don't Try To Outrun A Snake
Not because your kid can't — they probably could! The very fastest snake, the Black Mamba, can slither at about 12 MPH, and a truly scared human (even one with short legs) could probably exceed that.
Stories of black mambas that chase and attack humans are common, but in fact the snakes generally avoid contact with humans. Most apparent cases of pursuit probably are examples of where witnesses have mistaken the snake's attempt to retreat to its lair when a human happens to be in the way.
The carpet viper, also called the saw-scaled viper, is one of the most aggressive snakes on the planet while also packing a venomous punch. This snake is so aggressive that it's responsible for the most human deaths, while only 10 percent of untreated victims die.
What kind of snake should I choose? In Australia, you can only own a native snake. The following Australian pet snake species, all from northern parts of Australia, are commonly found for sale. Spotted python: Has a generally placid temperament and can grow to around 120 cm long.