Introducing myself and need some advice

[Princesstucker]

Hello iv just joined but i have owned snakes for about 3 years now.

I have a male ball python and a female ball python both around 8-9 months. I got them in march from a breeder. My male is totally docile and never bitten, my female however strikes at me everytime i go near her and she bites me all the time, iv made sure she has lots of hides, i put her in a smaller enclosure, i triple checked temps hot and cool end, iv upped her food, iv left a sock in her viv so she gets my smell, iv left her alone apart from feeding and still the second i go near her viv she is already into strike position even before iv opened the viv. Any one have an experience with this? Many thanks xx

[Mike41793]

What are her temps like? Post a picture of the setup you have her in if you can.

[Derekm951]

Thats how one of my females was for a few months when i get her also. I just toughed it out and handled her as much as possible and eventually she calmed down. About how old/big is she? grams and length? Mine was pretty young Id put her around my neck as she couldnt reach my ear or anything to nip it. When i would go to grab her from her viv or off my neck she would usually strike but not bite.

[alan12013]

I had a couple feisty ones that were younger and for one it was a series of events which took more time to overcome. First was a new home with me, then he went into shed, then I moved him from QT to a permanent home upstairs so it took a while before he stopped being strike happy. I just had to leave him alone for a coupe feedings then pick him up as if nothing ever happened. He would even strike the plastic tub really hard if I was near it.

[bcr229]

You might find this useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7DQssbM0uk