growth spurt?

for the past month, my lesser has been really aggressive. he used to be laid back and nothing to be worried about but lately he has gone through a mood shift. when i open the tub, he quickly comes at me in strike position. it happens day or night. i also see him eyeing me when im in the room by the rack. he has gone through a total shift in personality and has bit me twice in the past few weeks. one my fault, the other....well who can you blame?!?

Lucas, how's his feeding response? Is it possible that going through a growth spurt he's ready for a bit bigger prey each week? Does he seem reasonably satisfied with his current meal size and schedule or continue to hunt a lot rather than go off to quietly digest during the 48 hours post feeding?

im following the 10 percent rule. but he hunts the night after. feeding response is amazing. i open the tub just enough to get the rat in and he hits it before its lowered in the tub.

If I were a snake and I behaved like this, I would be saying "THANK YOU!, I have only been waiting for this since the last time, that's why I bit you, because I am STARVING, so you better be feeding me another mouse after this."

Sounds like he needs more food!

How much does he weigh and what type/size prey item are You feeding?

Lucas give that boy bigger food, lol

ill have to double check but i think he is up to 400-430ish range and im feeding 39-42gram ish small rats every 5 days.