Is my BP mad at me?

Pictures are worth a thousand words. Also, this isn't uncommon for a new acquired snake.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

I'd give him a good 48 hours to digest before handling.

I'd also recommend Prevent-A-Mite, it really is the best stuff out there. http://www.pro-products.com/index.ph...d=53&Itemid=59

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Originally Posted by Duke540

I got my BP about a week and a half ago, i absolutely love him. He seemed to be very tame. I fed him over 24 hours ago and i gave him time to eat/rest but now, 24 hours later, he seems to be very very upset and not wanting to be touched at all. actually when ever he sees me he immediately goes back into his hide. he didn't do this before. Why is this?

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Two things. I would give him a little more time before you handle him. 48 hours is a good amount of time. Ball Pythons don't every really WANT to be touched. They tolerate it. Right now your snake is in a new place and it doesn't feel totally safe. So anything could send him back into his hide where its safe. Give him time to settle in and learn that you are just part of the scenery and he will most likely be fine.

A Breeder knowingly selling a BP with mites??? :mad: UGHHH?!?!?!?!?!?!? I would suggest not buying from that breeder in the future.

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Originally Posted by corgigirl9

A Breeder knowingly selling a BP with mites??? :mad: UGHHH?!?!?!?!?!?!? I would suggest not buying from that breeder in the future.

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