Kind of aggressive BP??? He is fine with rubbing or petting but not okay with actually being picked up.

1. How long have you had your ball python?


I have had Dude for almost 3 weeks


2. How old (or how big) is your snake?


Dude's age and weight is unknown


3. Does it eat on a regular schedule?


Yes


4. How long since its last meal?


2 Days ago


5. What type/size prey is being offered?


Rat pups


6. How often do you offer food?


Every Sunday, if refused then he eats on Mondays


7. What type and size of enclosure does it live in?


Glass 20 gal XL tank


8. What are you using as substrate? If it has depth, how deep is it?


Aspen, less than half an inch


9. What type of heating do you use?


UTH, ceramic heat lamp


10. Do you use a thermostat to control temperatures?


Yes


11. What do you use to measure/monitor temperatures?


Digital thermometer


12. What are the surface and ambient temperatures in the enclosure?


Surface 85, Ambient 82


13. What is the average humidity level?


45-55%


14. How many and what type of hides does the snake have?


2, one bowl and one rock like


15. Is water readily available at all times?


Yes


16. Does the snake live alone or does it share the enclosure with anything else?


Most definitely alone


17. How often and for how long is the snake typically handled?


THIS IS WHY I NEED HELP, lol, he's fine with petting or rubbing but hisses and strikes when I try to pick him up to weigh him


18. Does the snake have any medical history (old injuries or illnesses)?


Unknown


19. Do you have any other reptiles? Have you brought in any new reptiles recently?


No and no


20. Is there anything specific or unique about your situation that we should be aware of?

Dude was left on my front porch to be put lightly, I have no idea his exact breed or morph and I have no idea how old he is.