to learn more about my corn...

[Tata]

Now everybody knows scent is extremely important for snakes, but what about other scents? Like, do they see well? do they see colours? To they hear too? is it possible to maintain some routines so they get used to our looks, our voice, our noises?:shrugs:

 

[wade]

Snakes senses are different than mammals. The feel the vibrations in the ground but they don’t hear like we normally would think of hearing. They don’t have ears. Different species of snakes see better than others. Corn snakes see ok but not at a distance. They will with time become used to you and will calm down around you. Not always but most snakes will. They will never be like a cat or dog where they are happy to see you and sit on your lap.

 

[Tata]

Lol offcourse not... but still they can curl up and it's the same thanks wade!

 

[Tata]

...and are there any typical signs about their humor or is it different from snake to snake?

 

[_skittles_]

I read just this morning about russian rat snakes in the Feb. Reptiles magazine. It says they are about the most curious of snakes and they don't care to hide during the day. They will watch you do everything with great curiosity. I am quite fascinated by them after reading that article. Sorry it's a little off topic, but did anyone else see that?

 

[Tata]

No, do you have a link or something? I was thinking more about physical movements, signs that can tell us more about their humor...people who have snakes for a longer time might be able to tell me that, as they surely have been observing them for a while...

 

[Aislin]

A corns personality is just as varied as any animal. Some are calm and relaxed, some flighty and nervous and others are just plain evil lol. I've heard of nervous or grumpy snakes 'tail rattle' to warn perceived threats away as well as striking. Most times they just head for the nearest hide and ...well...hide.

I found this thread really interesting because it describes many different personalities from our own point of view..

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90644

 

[Omrisnakes]

actualy i have a russian rat snakes (elaphe schrencki) and i have to admit he is more active and looks more curious than my corns or other sankes i have..altho i cant hold him he bites non stop :\

 

[Tata]

My snowcorn is ALWAYS in her hiding, and I've just found out how much she loves to hide in my sweater's sleeve ... do you think it as anything to do with the darkness or the warmth?

 

[wstphal]

My snowcorn is ALWAYS in her hiding, and I've just found out how much she loves to hide in my sweater's sleeve ... do you think it as anything to do with the darkness or the warmth?

Probably both! You are nice & warm, and she feels safe & enclosed & protected from predators in your sleeve.

 

[Tata]

Yey!! I'm afraid she gets terrified in there and can't get out....LOL :sobstory:

 

[amazondoc]

No, do you have a link or something? I was thinking more about physical movements, signs that can tell us more about their humor...people who have snakes for a longer time might be able to tell me that, as they surely have been observing them for a while...

A few obvious things to look for:

1. "heavy" or rapid breathing can indicate an upset snake. Accompanied by tongue flicking, though, it might just be curious about something.

2. jerky movements usually mean an upset snake. A calm snake will generally move smoothly.

3. freezing -- no movement, no tongue flicking -- can indicate a frightened snake, or just one that is thinking about a new stimulus.

4. firm grip on one of your body parts accompanied by tongue flicking and smooth movements = a comfortable snake surveying his/her world.

I hope this helps!

 

[Tata]

3. freezing -- no movement, no tongue flicking -- can indicate a frightened snake, or just one that is thinking about a new stimulus.

I thought a quiet corn while handling meant she/he was pretty confortable...