Cant open tub without bp striking!!! HELP PLZ!!!

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Originally Posted by bcr229

If this is new behavior then re-check temperatures and humidity to make sure they're correct. She could also be going into shed, or she may need to be bumped up to the next prey size. How big is she (weight) and what are you feeding her?

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this information would definitely be helpful. many of the larger bps are very docile unless her environment is not correct. as aforementioned, if its young dont be afraid to handle it. go from behind and pick it up. once it sees that you wont hurt it itll get used to you and wont bite.

What i had to do wit a rescue i got was put my hand over his head and gap him from behind with the other. The more i held him the less he felt scared. There's a video on you tube called handling an aggressive snake. Check it out. That's where i got the idea to help me with my snake. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by jasonmcgilvrey83

What i had to do wit a rescue i got was put my hand over his head and gap him from behind with the other. The more i held him the less he felt scared. There's a video on you tube called handling an aggressive snake. Check it out. That's where i got the idea to help me with my snake. Good luck.

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Is that the one where he shows a BP (I think) going from fight to flight by sort of cupping it in his hands? Starts by showing it striking? If so I watched that when researching why my BP was being feisty! It lead on to a good hour browse of snake-related youtube-ing!

Ball Pythons are rarely truly aggressive. They strike out in defense because they are scared, not because they're 'un-tame'.

Reasons for striking:
1) It's a baby - It's not uncommon for babies strike because this is a vulnerable time for them. They're scared and a big predator (your hand) is swooping down on them. They will outgrow this as they get larger. Learn to scoop them up from behind/side/below them rather than above.
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2) your husbandry is off and the snake feels insecure. (<--- most common reason for an insecure nippy ball python)
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3) you smell like food/they're hungry

I use hand sanitizer before I pick my guys up and after I put them back,always. Well once in a blue I forget,it's rare though

Well she is big...... about 1500 grams. Her temp and stuff is right. She had hides. Shes not hungry I just feed her. I never get around the rats when I open her lid. I think I got her in the habit of feeding I toss the rat in. When I first got her I could get her out, she wouldnt strike. Im going to check if she is shedding it just hard to see her eyes when she striking at my face...

This time of year you would be surprised how much the females will put away

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