2007-01-11 09:13:50 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer C 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I just fed her yesterday, cleaned the cage what else should i do?
2007-01-11 09:17:45 · update #1
Ball python 2 years old 3.5-4 feet long there is a log that it hides under a climbing tree
2007-01-11 10:24:29 · update #2
a glass tank and we feed it a mouse once a week
2007-01-11 10:25:23 · update #3
by cranky i mean when i try to get it out, she trys to bite me but if my husband trys, he had no problems
2007-01-11 10:27:19 · update #4
How often do you personally handle the snake when compared to your husband? When you approach the snake, do you come from above or from the side? Also, at what time do you attempt to pick up the snake? Night time, day time, after feeding, or while the snake is in shed?
The more you handle a snake, the less defensive he will become as time goes by.
Approaching the snake from the side, rather than from above is less stressful for a snake. Most predators attack from above. Also, rather than reaching for him right away, pause for a moment and let him smell you. I can't guarantee that you won't get bit, but over time he'll give up when he realizes that you're not going to be chased away.
Ball Pythons are more active at night than during the daytime. Sometimes it helps to catch him awake rather than waking him up. Not too many creatures like to be waken up, especially during a time they feel the most vulnerable.
If you have the scent of prey upon your hands, the snake may bite...just in case you do have food. Also when they have a full belly, they hate to be held, as it gives them a really bad stomach ache and might make them regurgitate.
Check to see if the snake's color is dull and his eyes are foggy. If so, then he's in shed and is more inclined to bite at things since he can't see very well.
Pretty much, make sure he's not in shed, hasn't eaten recently, that it's nighttime, approach him from the side, give him a chance to smell you, and keep trying no matter how many times he bites. Eventually he will tame down and just give up. If you want to, wear a pair of gloves.
2007-01-11 10:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K. there ar several things that could be going on.
1. Like others have said, he could be getting ready to molt, but I don't think it's this because your husband isn't having a problem.
2. If you used to hold him with no problem, and his behavior has suddenly changed, and you are the one who feeds him, and you feed him in the tank that he lives in, he's starting to equate your hand with food, so he attacks you. Get another container, and put him in this container before you feed him. Have your husband feed him, too.
3. If this is a new snake, it could be something about the way you handle him that he just doesn't like. Maybe your husband naturally holds him in a better way. Have him show you what HE does.
4. It could also be that he just doesn't like your smell! Hang out with him more.
good luck!
2007-01-11 09:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by captflapdoodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are handling your snake alot this time of the year, your snake may be cranky because it prefers to be hibernating. Even domesticated reptiles in warm climates have a natural hibernation period. True too maybe your snake is a little hungry or thirsty. Is it time for your pet to shed? This could truely be dificult for you reptile to see so it would make it cranky too. Have you done research about your cold blooded companion? You could learn some useful hints and habits by checking into a book specifically relate to your snakes type.
2007-01-11 09:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by combratable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just fed it yesterday you need to leave it alone for 2 more days or you risk having it throw up/regurgitate its food. This is probably why it strikes at you. Also you need to make sure its temperatures are right and the humidity is good. Temps should be 90-94 on the warm side and 80-84 on the cool side with the humidity between 50-60%. Make sure you have two hides for it as well. Here is a great forum for you to ask any and all questions you have about your ball. http://www.repticzone.com/
2007-01-11 17:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snakes and reptiles in general get cranky just before they molt. Pretty soon you should see him growing out of his skin.
A day or so after that they get back to normal.
2007-01-11 09:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by khanofali 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you feeding your snake
2007-01-11 09:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jazzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would your snake be cranky.
2007-01-11 09:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because he's in a glass box. set him free.
2007-01-11 09:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by Debt Free! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u need to feed it.
2007-01-11 09:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Hermes711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash yours hands
2007-01-11 12:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by lulu2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋