Associating my hand with feeding(??)
Hi all,
I got my first ball python a few weeks ago, and am having a hard time adjusting to his habits(because I'm used to corn snakes). After letting him acclimate for a week or so, I tried handling him for the first time and he ended up biting me. It shocked me at first because ball pythons are notoriously docile snakes, but I believe he associates me with food for the following reasons((of course, correct me if I'm wrong!)):
He didn't strike at me at all, only nosed my hand and began to bite and wrapped around it. After this incident, the next time I handled him I used gloves and he was absolutely fine. I'm thinking it's because of the foreign texture and the lack of warmth. He doesn't strike at me when I pick him up.
I've started using gloves for the last couple weeks, but if I'm right, I want to know what I can do. I'm hoping, if I'm right, I can break this habit because he's still young.
I'll put my husbandry details just in case it's relevant:
Currently in a 20 gallon long tank, around 60% humidity, temperature gradient around 75-85%. Using forest floor substrate.
Thank you for your time.
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