Toucy Feely time?

Don't worry, ball pythons are the most cowardly animal on the planet. The chance of him striking at you is low, especially if you poke his head with something first. They are called "ball" pythons for a reason. ;)

Well, I didn't make him ball up, but I had a bonding session with him.

No hissing, no strikes, but he sure hated it! lol

He pointed straight down, trying to get to the table and away from me.
Ended walking him with my hands as his best to run away.

I guess there are more awkward socializing sessions in his future if I want to get him tame and comfortable being held! :)
May take some time until he realizes resistance is futile hehe.

As soon as I put him back in, he made a b-line for his hide and disappeared.

What I have learned is after your snake settles down for a few months, eats every feeding and gets some size on them they often calm down a lot more. For a defensive snake i get a pen or something long and tap the snake slowly with the side of it and move it back and forth for a minute like almost petting. This makes the snake go from hissing in the S position to flicking its tongue and curious. Then i scoop them up from underneath and they are fine. Just repeat the process until you feel safe doing it with your hand. Some get used to handling very quick. You just have to let them know your there and mean no harm.


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