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Signs?!

We-ell.....corn snakes aren't puppies. They're not ever going to express great delight that you're home they way some pets do. If by "like you" you mean "feel relaxed and comfortable with you," then yes, corns do that. You can tell your snake is comfortable with you when your hand goes in the viv and defensive behaviors don't happen; no tail rattling, running away, striking, etc. Keep in mind that young ones are more nervous than older animals. This is probably due to the fact that young ones in nature are more likely to be eaten.

Be patient with your snake, and it will learn to trust you. Once it knows you won't hurt it, it may start coming to your hand; it may not. For young or nervous animals, a dangling hand just makes things worse. To begin, pick your snake up gently but firmly around it's midsection. Don't reach for its head or its tail. Daily, gentle handling is the best way to teach your pet that it's safe with you. Of course, be sure to give it time to digest a meal with no handling (2-3 days after feeding).

There's a lot of good info on this forum. Welcome, and enjoy your new hobby.
 
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