My ball python isn't coming out at night anymore.

[Dubstercat]

I've had my ball python since February and it only took him a week to become active at night after I got him. I recently moved and so I assumed that he needs about the same amount of time to adjust. Its been 2 week and a few days and he still isn't moving. Hes taking every meal I offer him and hes even shed. He hasn't pooped yet (hes had 2 meals). I'm a bit worried about him. I keep the temp at around 82 degrees at the hot side and the humidity 60-80%. I'm just worried about him any advice? Is he sick?

Also I don't know if this is important but my snake striked at my cousin. Normally hes really well behaved. He didn't strike her with his mouth open so I think he was just uncomfortable. The only other time hes striked anyone is when I first got him and he was in shed so I don't blame him for being nervous.

[jbzapanda]

If he's feeding for you, I don't think you should worry just yet. My baby ball stayed curled up under his log for a couple of nights when I switched things around in his enclosure, so a move might take him a few more days, even weeks. Just keep track of his feeding habits. A happy snake is a feeding snake!

OH! I almost forgot, you should bump up your warm side to around 90, and only keep the humidity that high when he's in shed. Ideally you want to stay at the 50-60% range. Hope this helps!

[LittleTreeGuy]

^^^ I agree. Your warm side needs to be warmer. Make sure your husbandry issues are all in check, and constant, and with a good thermostat. If he's still feeding, that's the important part. Just keep feeding appropriate sized prey on a regular schedule and he'll be fine. These snakes are known to hide. They're not much of a display animal. They always say, a hiding bp is a happy bp. ;-)

[PitOnTheProwl]

Your temperature is about 10 degrees too low.