I just cant wait

i just got my ball python yesterday, and shes been in her hide box the whole time, and everything ive read, and the guy at the pet store said leave her alone for the first week, but i really really wanna hold her... anyone think its ok?

I feel your pain :) I brought my first BP home on Friday. Leaving 'em alone is so hard...but I think it's probably best to let your boy settle in for the week before you handle him/feed him. Just so he's used to you being around and he's used to the environment.

Just wait. That was good advice from the pet store, surprising to say the least.

Your snake needs some time to settle in. A ball python's environment is EVERYTHING to them...let her settle in for at least a week, try to feed her, then after a couple of days, you can start handling her regularly.

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

i just got my ball python yesterday, and shes been in her hide box the whole time, and everything ive read, and the guy at the pet store said leave her alone for the first week, but i really really wanna hold her... anyone think its ok?

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Last thing is a stressed BP. Stressed BP's could lead to not eating and then you got more problems. 1 week is worth it, trust me ;)

I'm going through that now too...it's so hard!

DON'T DO IT! Be strong!

contrary to what everyone else says, i was told to handle mine ALOT right when i brought him home. he didn't seem to mind, and has yet to refuse a meal. (has been fed 6 times since i've had him)probably best to follow the advice you get on here, but i really think it depends on the snake's personality.

yep, sometimes you get lucky :)


a BP's number one concern is security, so you need to make sure it feels secure in the new territory before you mess around. the only way it can tell if it's in a secure place is if time goes by and nothing comes in and grabs it.
if you put yourself in it's place mentally, you'll make the right call :D

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Originally Posted by fishmommy

yep, sometimes you get lucky :)


a BP's number one concern is security, so you need to make sure it feels secure in the new territory before you mess around. the only way it can tell if it's in a secure place is if time goes by and nothing comes in and grabs it.
if you put yourself in it's place mentally, you'll make the right call :D

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Most def. Respect your snake and it will respect you! :P

when i bought my BP, i held him the next day and he didnt seem to mind.i fed him 2 days later and he ate with no problem.

It is a hard long wait those first week(s). Just remember if you treat him good you will be handling your BP for many years to come. Thats means letting the little dude settle in. :)