my ball just bit himself

my ball just bit himself and coiled up does anyone know what might be going on?

worlds first emo ball python....


dunno to be honest

Did he just have a meal right before he did it? Ive never seen that happen. Maybe his enclosure smells like rodents... I dont have a clue man :confused:

Was it feeding time? Sometimes if mine are over excited about food (though my BPs have not done it, it's usually kings and condas) they will bite at themselves if they see their body moving past their face.. I guess it triggers a bite response. It could be that he startled himself too.

Was there a rodent involved anywhere? Did he miss a feeding strike? Or was he fed recently? Maybe he caught the scent of a rodent on his own scales and instinctively bit? :confuzd:

He should figure out fairly quickly that he's not edible and let go. Check him for any punctures afterwards. If he broke the skin, keep it clean and put some antibiotic ointment on it. (the kind without any pain reliever in it)

he just ate last night about 16 hours ago

don't tell me you never nibbled on your fingers after chicken Mcnuggets!


just to get all the sweat and sour sauce off!

now I'm hungry!

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Originally Posted by reediculous

don't tell me you never nibbled on your fingers after chicken Mcnuggets!


just to get all the sweat and sour sauce off!

now I'm hungry!

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Ewww! Sweat and sour sauce! :D

Is IT McDonalds... Do you doubt the sweat? :)

hes ok now i think he realized he wasn't the enemy