Hey you guys! My name is Hannah, im 20 and I just bought my first snake about two months ago. I realize now that Frank, my baby male ball python, has a horrible mother as I barely had time for him. I bought him right before a lot of personal stuff happened. Anywhoosle, I never really held him and when I took him out to clean his cage once, he fell off of my arm. It was only about a foot but I know balls hate being dropped. Now he hisses when I open his enclosure and has struck at me, only once. I just finished my semester and I don't take summer courses which means ill have more time for Frank.

My question to all of you: is there any way to go about handling there he may not bite? And because I know that the answer is probably a no, heres another question. How long does it take, in your expierence, for a ball python to trust you and possibly tolerate you again. I am willing to get bitten but am getting nervous about it because I have heard that sometimes they dont let go at first. I dont mind blood but if there are any tips for not getting bit, they would me much appreciated.

Thanks again, ^-^
Hannah and Frank