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Originally Posted by rhiannon776172
Hi I am probably going to sound really stupid to you but I didnt realize how dumb I was to taking care of a ball python I mean my snake is great but he bit me the other night and then last night I walked by its cage and it jumped back in like I was going to hurt it so after reading ur post I really want to ask u some questions cause I want my snake to be happy first I did by from pet smart and they told me absolute ly nothing about how to care for it remember dont be mean but you keep post about the the lights rhps or che I even think some one said uhi I know im really ridiculous but I dont know what ur talking about and people say take them out to feed in different box some say feed them where they are has I have read the two of ur post the most I was wondering if u would clear this up for me I want my snake to be happy and until two days ago it was I hold my snake almost everyday for atleast twenty min and since it has gotten deffensive I have given him a break any thought will be helpful
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This random aggression could really be caused by a lot of things.
Just give him a week or so and see how he is acting then. He may be going into into a shed.
My snakes always get grumpy when they shed.
And for lights, rhp's, Che's, and Uth's.
RHP = Radiant Heat Panel. CHE = Ceramic Heat Emitter. UTH = Under Tank Heater.
I would recommend a UTH for a Ball Python. As for feeding, I have always fed my snakes in their cages. I think it's better for them, honestly. If you're nice and slow when you take your snake out, it gives them time to flicker their tongue and smell you and say "hey, you aren't food." Which makes you less likely to get bitten. Like I said, though. You should probably justgive your snake a week or two to relax before you try to pick him up again. My Male Ball Python is usually really calm but some times he acts like that too. When he does that I leave him alone for a little and he's fine again. Keep giving your snake food and water, and cleaning, etc, just don't hold your snake for a little bit. If he's still acting like that in a week or two, it will be easier for us to help you, but since we don't really have a lot of info, it's hard to help. :/ I do hope that he calms down for you, though. Just let me know, and the rest of this community know if you need more help. There are a lot of reptile experts here who can help.
BTW: feeding him too little could also be causing him to bite you like that. Just like an under fed dog is usually more aggressive than a healthily fed one.
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