Feisty ball python?

My 3 month old ball python is doing great and he hasn't ever missed a meal. He's okay with being picked up/handled and everything but sometimes out of nowhere, he'll just try to strike at people. I guess it might be him being startled but he's done it even when there was no reason for him to be. Is this common behaviour with young ball pythons? I'm sure hoping he grows out of it.

Yes it is common young BP are defensive and perceive their owner as a predator. Give it time and with some size your BP will mellow down.

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Okay, thank you! It's minor to me but it really scares some other people. I'm glad it's just a "kid" thing.

Big python attitude compacted in a little noodle. Mine is a little calmer as long as my hands are on him. If he's approached by anyone else right now, he goes on the aggressive. :(

Im still trying to work on slowly socializing him to other people, however a recent accidental event has put that goal on the backburner for a bit.

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Originally Posted by silverbill

My 3 month old ball python is doing great and he hasn't ever missed a meal. He's okay with being picked up/handled and everything but sometimes out of nowhere, he'll just try to strike at people. I guess it might be him being startled but he's done it even when there was no reason for him to be. Is this common behaviour with young ball pythons? I'm sure hoping he grows out of it.

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He should calm down with time and handling.