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Do snakes have feelings?

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Many feel that they have not developed this emotion, as it does not naturally benefit them. However, most reptiles do seem to recognize people who frequently handle and feed them. "I don't know if it is love," says Dr. Hoppes, "but lizards and tortoises appear to like some people more than others. read more

Snakes have feelings, they understand they should avoid what hurts them, they have to eat when they’re hungry; their motivation to action relies on primitive emotions because that’s how their brain (and ours) is designed. Emotions are the way the body “globalizes” his message to the mind. read more

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