Mad Ball Python?

Cage aggression is very much fact hardly possible for a ball python though that is what control studies say. My BP is very social I will get him out and he'll wrap around my neck for hours can pet him on the head he doesn't flinch but I hatched him and give much attention to my snakes, you can handle quite a bit just increase handling gradually and don't just yank them from their hide. When basking is best as they are likely awake aware and won't be surprised by your hand and one they feel your warmth and relay they will grow more and more trusting of you.

reptifnatic

I have two ball pythons that are in feed mode when I apporach their tubs on feeding day. I would not take them out to feed in a seperate container because I know I would be bitten in an attempt to do so. I feed my snakes in their tubs and I have zero issues with them being aggressive normally.

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

I have two ball pythons that are in feed mode when I apporach their tubs on feeding day. I would not take them out to feed in a seperate container because I know I would be bitten in an attempt to do so. I feed my snakes in their tubs and I have zero issues with them being aggressive normally.

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"Cage Aggression" = a scared(defensive) snake or a hungry snake. The idea of snakes defending their "homes" makes me laugh. They have no attachment to them and most would escape in a second if given the chance. In their eyes you are either not a threat (so they tolerate handling), you are a predator(so they defensively strike), or you are food and they treat you as such. I guess if you break it down yes there can be aggression towards you from your snake that is in a cage. But to say that its aggression is occurring because of the cage is ridiculous.

my girl has usually only hissed at me when in shed & was getting grumpy with my frequent intrusions to spray her bedding. once she'd found a nice warm hiding spot under my daughter's shirt/sleeve & had curled up in her armpit & hissed in displeasure at my attempts to remove her, lol.
when she's in full feeding mode & is "hunting" for the rat she smells coming on feeding day, i can see she's very alert to every movement near her cage so i'm more careful to keep my hands out of that mess, lol.
only made that mistake once & almost got tagged, lesson learned.
also my girl started out with loads of attitude but with regular handling she calmed down & although sometimes she still likes to be a brat i just laugh at it.
i do watch her body language though & gauge my movements & activities accordingly. if she's in shed i know she's already stressed & pissy so i try to keep my intrusions minimal at best, non existant when she's in blue (at that point she cant see & i know i'm bound for a bite so i keep my distance).