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28 Jan 2018, 1:44 am
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.I think Miss Lizzie is right. The guy probably had a heart attack, there are cases of loyal dogs eating their master when they fall dead and there is nobody to feed the pooches, so it's probably just animal instinct to survive
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28 Jan 2018, 2:43 am
cyberdad wrote:
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.I think Miss Lizzie is right. The guy probably had a heart attack, there are cases of loyal dogs eating their master when they fall dead and there is nobody to feed the pooches, so it's probably just animal instinct to survive
Could very well be.
28 Jan 2018, 9:30 am
cyberdad wrote:
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.I think Miss Lizzie is right. The guy probably had a heart attack, there are cases of loyal dogs eating their master when they fall dead and there is nobody to feed the pooches, so it's probably just animal instinct to survive
How likely is it that a guy that young would get a heart attack? Not impossible. But unless he was doing coke, its not super likely.
And what does the dog analogy have to do with it?
The snake got out of its enclosure. But you all said that the snake wasn't on the guy, and didn't leave strangle marks. By the same token the snake wasn't found eating him, nor did the guy have chew marks on his body. And the guy and the family were all there to attend to the snake anyway. Those gross stories you hear about folks being found half eaten by their pet dog, or cat, are folks who died alone weeks before they were found in their apartments.
This guy, and his family, were all right there alive in the house to attend to the snake. And snakes are cold blooded and can go longer than a warm blooded mammalian pet like a dog, or a cat, before they get the urge to eat your carcass. Lol!
28 Jan 2018, 9:34 am
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.Nothing wrong with your spelling. The "monitor" in "monitor lizard" is the same darn word as the "monitor" in "TV monitor", or in "hall monitor" in school, or in "the Monitor and the Merrimac" (the two ironclad warships that famously fought each other in the U.S. Civil War).
28 Jan 2018, 10:31 am
naturalplastic wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.I think Miss Lizzie is right. The guy probably had a heart attack, there are cases of loyal dogs eating their master when they fall dead and there is nobody to feed the pooches, so it's probably just animal instinct to survive
How likely is it that a guy that young would get a heart attack? Not impossible. But unless he was doing coke, its not super likely.
And what does the dog analogy have to do with it?
The snake got out of its enclosure. But you all said that the snake wasn't on the guy, and didn't leave strangle marks. By the same token the snake wasn't found eating him, nor did the guy have chew marks on his body. And the guy and the family were all there to attend to the snake anyway. Those gross stories you hear about folks being found half eaten by their pet dog, or cat, are folks who died alone weeks before they were found in their apartments.
This guy, and his family, were all right there alive in the house to attend to the snake. And snakes are cold blooded and can go longer than a warm blooded mammalian pet like a dog, or a cat, before they get the urge to eat your carcass. Lol!
I was discussing the Monitors.It seems like the family would have heard the guy thrashing around.I think the family offed him and blamed the snake.They didn't have a butler.
28 Jan 2018, 11:09 am
Misslizard wrote:
naturalplastic wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.I think Miss Lizzie is right. The guy probably had a heart attack, there are cases of loyal dogs eating their master when they fall dead and there is nobody to feed the pooches, so it's probably just animal instinct to survive
How likely is it that a guy that young would get a heart attack? Not impossible. But unless he was doing coke, its not super likely.
And what does the dog analogy have to do with it?
The snake got out of its enclosure. But you all said that the snake wasn't on the guy, and didn't leave strangle marks. By the same token the snake wasn't found eating him, nor did the guy have chew marks on his body. And the guy and the family were all there to attend to the snake anyway. Those gross stories you hear about folks being found half eaten by their pet dog, or cat, are folks who died alone weeks before they were found in their apartments.
This guy, and his family, were all right there alive in the house to attend to the snake. And snakes are cold blooded and can go longer than a warm blooded mammalian pet like a dog, or a cat, before they get the urge to eat your carcass. Lol!
I was discussing the Monitors.It seems like the family would have heard the guy thrashing around.I think the family offed him and blamed the snake.They didn't have a butler.
Why didn't Agatha Christie think of a pet python as a plot device?
28 Jan 2018, 1:22 pm
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28 Jan 2018, 1:34 pm
naturalplastic wrote:
Kraichgauer wrote:
cyberdad wrote:
The idea of bonding with such creatures may seem creepy, or even impossible, yet some people insist that their reptiles know them and enjoy being with them. Can reptiles feel or portray emotions?
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
Generally, reptiles do demonstrate basic emotions. According to Dr. Sharman Hoppes, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the main two are fear and aggression, but they may also demonstrate pleasure when stroked or when offered food.
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/reptile-emotions
I recall a story about a guy who lived with a number of Monitor lizards (I know, spelling, wrong kind of monitor
) that eventually turned on him. He was later discovered after days of missed work, partially eaten by the reptiles.Nothing wrong with your spelling. The "monitor" in "monitor lizard" is the same darn word as the "monitor" in "TV monitor", or in "hall monitor" in school, or in "the Monitor and the Merrimac" (the two ironclad warships that famously fought each other in the U.S. Civil War).
Okay, good to know!
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