Ball Python Defensive/Aggressive

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Originally Posted by PythonChris88

...I have another snake from the same breeder and he was an oddball too, though he has gotten much better. He at first was extremely flighty and/or balled up any time he was handled. Now he's super calm, cool and collected. I've made little progress with her, but I'll keep trying!

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I agree there's likely genetics involved too- as long as BPs are bred (& sometimes inbred) for fancy morphs, & not for good temperaments, there's other characteristics that are also becoming "baked in". Much as I enjoy all the "eye candy" too, I'd rather have a snake with a good temperament ANY day, lol. IMO, no matter how pretty (or "valuable") some snakes are, if their personality is a "royal pain" I wouldn't be breeding them. ;) But I think many do, just like with canines & other animals. Of course, in the WILD, your highly defensive BP might be the best survivor...she's just harder to live with as a pet. :cool: