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Do corn snakes enjoy getting their chin rubbed?

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Ayidah

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My corn snake is just about 1 year old and is a little hard to keep steady on my shoulders or on my arm for a chill handling session while watching a movie. She would normally always smelll around and try to see how she could get away from me onto other pieces of furniture. But there are two things that I find keeps her with me: a big shawl on my shoulders under which she can hide her body (she would then stick her head out where my neck is) and rubbing her chin gently with the side of a finger. When I try to touch her anywhere else she would back up, keep on moving or move faster, but when I touch her there, she calms down and keeps her head on my finger.

Do your snakes also do that? Do you know why? Do you have pictures or videos?

 
I have heard of many other species of snakes, many of which are ball pythons, where owners see the same thing happening. I definitely don't doubt that some would enjoy it! Everyone likes a good scratch/pet/massage once in awhile. ;)
Both of my snakes are fairly head shy, but the corn appears to enjoy a little back massage every once in awhile. It always gets her to poop anyways... so I know she's relaxed at least..............
 
I did not know pooping was a signed of relaxation. I thought that snakes pooped out of fear like humans would, haha. Well, I am glad that means that Ayidah liked her last bath, then.
 
it never fails for my snake. I get her in a bath and she poops. Peelz also likes her chin rubbed but after a bit she goes in search of a warm spot.
 
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