I do think it's a bit my fault though. I've had this ball python for about 2 years now, and I use to handle him regularly, and before I would feed him, I would take him out of his tank then set the mouse in.This time though, I had not handled him for 7 weeks maybe more maybe less, ethier way, this time, when I tried to take him out of his tank, he went and bit me, so ended up just dropping the mouse in the tank with him, it's been a few days, and when ever I open the tank, he acts as though he's going to strike, why is he acting like this, and is there anything I can do to get him to be his usual normal self?
2007-01-31 11:03:25 · 9 answers · asked by Otaku Taverath 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If you havn't fed him for 7 weeks his *** is hungry, not mean. Give him another one soon because that is what he wants. He is waiting for you to give him another. As for physically biting you it sounds like a carelesss mistake. If you handled the rat or box he may have just smelled it on your hand and tasted you. If you have had him for 2 years he should be about 2.5 feet long and eating a small rat about the size of his body girth every other week. Don't sweat it though. When he isn't hungry he shouldn't bite like that. They recognize the hand that feeds them in my experience. It was just a case of mistaken identity. Just wash your hands after handling the rat.
2007-01-31 11:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by bobby h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, What you will find is that your ball python is always trying to find the best place in your enclosure. Sometimes they feel like hiding, sometimes they need to heat up and other times they need to cool down. All you need to do is purchase an enclosure specifically designed for ball pythons. Maintain humidity between 55-60%RH. Keep one side of your enclosure at 90 and the other at 80. Keep the water fresh and hides a plenty. Your ball will do the rest on his own. As far as him hissing...its totally normal. As young snakes they will bite and hiss. Wear a glove, and handle him as much as possible. Over time, remove the glove and handle him more. Eventually your snake will grow out of the hissing and biting and will be a joy. Enjoy and goodluck!
2016-05-24 00:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will sometimes bite or strike just before or during the time they are shedding their skin. This is purely a defense reflex, and does not indicate that he is getting 'mean'. Look to see if his eyes look 'milky' or glazed over. If so, this is the reason. I had a redtail Columbian Boa that was about eight feet long, and she struck me and bit me once (OUCH). My fault. But she never did it after that. Just go in and grab him fearlessly as you always have. It should be OK. Refrain from doing things that you do at feeding time if you just want to handle him.
2007-01-31 11:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this mean you hadn't fed him in 7 weeks? i bet he's still hungry. I feed my snakes every 1-2 weeks. Try tossing him another mouse in the next few days.
2007-01-31 11:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by Emily H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure hes just not used to you anymore, so you need to make him get used to you again. I owuld go to the cage everyday, open it and put your hand in. If he acts like hes going to strike then just leave him alone untill the next day and do it again. just keep doing that untill he gets used to you again.
hope this helps! :)
2007-01-31 11:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by iloveyou<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should not feed he in his house, you should have a separate box or tank so he does not think every time you reach in the tank you are feeding him. take him out more to watch tv or play in the yard
2007-01-31 11:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by kach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a dog and it does not have a personality it only lives to eat and breed. If you handle it more it may readjust to being handled but, they do not have emotions so it is not a revenge ploy.
2007-01-31 12:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by SnakeMAN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudden aggression can be a sign of pain/illness. You should have him looked at by your reptile vet to make sure nothings going on.
2007-01-31 11:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because its a reptile with a brain the size of sunflower seed kernel and it knows only instinct....it cant be reasoned with.....or taught tricks....
2007-01-31 11:09:36 · answer #9 · answered by italianone70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋