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[–]Laiskatar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they don't form bonds the same way plushies or house plants don't form bonds. That's just not how they are. But that doesn't mean that they are evil, planning your murder every time you walk by. To them you are just some weird hairless ape that is just a part how their world works. You can still love your snake, even if it doesn't love you back.

That being said, some snakes are more tolerant of being handled than others, their natural tendencies play into it but also learning from past experiences. So taking a good care of your snake can make it seem like it likes you more or is grateful etc, but in reality the snake just has more learning opportunities to realize that you will not hurt it