i just got a ball python off of Craigslist ad. She needed to go asap and i wanted a snake even tho i am a complete noob to the species. Anyways he didn't offer much in the ways of information basically shes 3 she needs to eat asap. i pryed but to no avail.
The first day (sat) she was sweet as could be sat with me as i watched TV and i was comfortable as could be with her.
The next day(sun) i got her a rat medium size and doing some research now i don't think it was the right size. i put the rat in the feeding bin heated up and my gf helped with the lid on the way in she struck at her i don't know if it was a bite or just a nudge cause she was wearing a sweater at the time. I'm not sure why she did it maybe she could smell the food below but anyways that freaked me out i was scared to get her back into her enclosure after but i did.
Anyways here i am two days later just trying to get comfortable her but i cant really read her body language, as i pet her she kinda of jerks away i know to leave her for 2-3 days after eating and im not trying to handle her just pet her lower half and let her get to know me i never scare her on my way in and always make my presence known. i know this seems like a speal and i would love to articulate it all in to lists for easier reading but basically i want to be more comfortable with her honestly any tips or advice on body language or feeding any help at all is really appreciated the smallest bit of information can be helpful cause like i said i am a complete noob. Anyways thanks a million i have attached photo links below of her i named her Mary Jane
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