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n/a Posted - 22/01/2010 : 14:35:43
How intelligent are corns anyway? (I don't expect an IQ number here! :D)

I just ask cause it's very obvious if one of my snakes gets stressed while someone else is handling, but they calm right down as soon as I take hold again...

Obviously they don't have some sort of 'bond' to me like a dog or cat would, but are they smart enough to recognize my smell as a safe environment, etc? Or is it just less scary than something they don't recognize?

Random end of post question, LED lights aren't going to be harmful will they? I assume if a snake is looking at one and it's too bright they have the instincts to look away? I have some tiny decorative lights that are normally used with Water Gardens (don't give off heat, animal safe) that I wanna light up my viv with.

Thanks!
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eeji Posted - 27/01/2010 : 19:45:57
a snakes IQ is probably comparible to that of a blunt pencil. They are creatures of instinct and its that instinct that keeps them going.
No doubt they have some degree of intelligence about them simply because thay are such a successful animal.
Fernando Pierre Posted - 27/01/2010 : 16:22:06
the snake probably knows it you because it knows your smell and you arnt so stressed when your holding it and the lights should be fine.
Kellog Posted - 23/01/2010 : 05:17:33
Probably recognises your smell and also you are probably more confident in your handling of your snake than anyone else is and therefore it doesnt pick up on any nervous/stress signals.

xxx
matty18714 Posted - 22/01/2010 : 16:10:44
I dont think they percieve you as safe, just the lesser of two threats.

LED lights should be fine.

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