Feed in tank or out?

I feed in the enclosure always.

I'm always in and out of the tubs, so they don't have any correlation that food is coming just because I'm going in there.

However, if I moved them to a separate enclosure just for feeding, they'd always know that's for feeding and be MORE likely to bite.

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Originally Posted by VicTheBrick

Well she doesnt seem to be too scared of me and she doesnt spend alot of time in her hide. Im just wondering if this is normal because I read alot about ball pythons before I got mine and she doesnt really act like a normal baby ball python would act.

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While there will always be exceptions to the rule, the behavior you are discribing is not very normal for a BP. BP's tend to spend a large amount of time in their hides, provided the hubandry is correct. If an hide is too hot or too cold, the snake will not want to be in it and will seem very inquisitive and active as it travels around it's inclosure. For a BP, this is most often a sign that they are stressed and something isn't right with the husbandry.

Double check the Care Sheet I linked earlier and if you are using a glass tank eclosure, you might want to take a look at this:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...p-w-pics-*DUW*

A simple trick that seems to work well with glass tanks is to cover the back and sides with craft paper or anything that will cover the glass. This gives the snake a better sense of security.

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Originally Posted by Slim

While there will always be exceptions to the rule, the behavior you are discribing is not very normal for a BP. BP's tend to spend a large amount of time in their hides, provided the hubandry is correct. If an hide is too hot or too cold, the snake will not want to be in it and will seem very inquisitive and active as it travels around it's inclosure. For a BP, this is most often a sign that they are stressed and something isn't right with the husbandry.

Double check the Care Sheet I linked earlier and if you are using a glass tank eclosure, you might want to take a look at this:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...p-w-pics-*DUW*

A simple trick that seems to work well with glass tanks is to cover the back and sides with craft paper or anything that will cover the glass. This gives the snake a better sense of security.

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I am also a new owner with a baby ball and he used to roam around a lot. I covered the back, sides and part of the top of the tank and cluttered it up with fake plants; now he doesn't act so restlessly and usually is in his hide. Though, as he starts to get hungry, he'll occasionally show himself at night around "feeding time"! :D Then it's back in the hide to digest.