Six months ago I would of never dreamed of getting a snake. I met a friend named Kylie who had 3, (now 6) and I fell in love with them. Her last purchase was a female and was given a free male (het Clown ball python but looks like regular) with the purchase and he is now mine. Approximately 6 months old named Xavier(Thinking about liking Monty better???)
I adore him but lately he has been striking at the enclosure as your getting close to it, or looking like he's going too. I don't handle him much and I have him in his own room with good temp. and humidity. I have other animals but they aren't allowed in the room he is in. We had tried to feed him twice and he wouldn't eat, but we changed from a very small rat to a pinky and he ate. (I know not to handle him right after eating) But today he went potty and I wanted to change it immediately but had to wait until Kylie got there because I was a little afraid. Kylie has been bitten several times and assures me its not that bad at all, I'm just worried that my fearful reaction would cause me to drop him or something. He has a hide and he's recently shed, anyone know why he's being like this? How can I pick him up in a way which I won't be bit? Should I leave him alone until he's in his ball position? Just looking for different advice. Kylie know alot but I also want to hear from others with similar situations. What do I do???
New Het Clown Ball Python owner
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