Young BP tips?

[Nitewolfie]

Most of my BP experience has been with older/unwanted BPs given to me. Recently I adopted two young BPs. I know they're still adjusting to their new home due to them only being here not even a week yet(itll be a week Wednesday). One defensively struck when I moved him from the bag he was shipped in to his enclosure. I definitely dont blame him after being all the transport being shipped into a foreign place. But he's still striking defensively, even if it's just checking in on them or to move him to clean the enclosure. The second one just balls up, so far hasnt tried to strike me at all. Any tips to get him used to people? I understand they're still adjusting to their new home and still trying to give him space besides cleaning, fresh water and feeding.
Here's a pic of the guy that likes to strike defensively. This was after he calmed down moving him back to a freshly cleaned enclosure.

[Bogertophis]

I hope they've already fed, & I hope you found out what they're eating? (live or pre-killed, fresh or frozen, mice or rats & what size?) It's important to feed exactly what they've taken previously, for best results. (

BTW, I'd wait probably a week before offering food, unless their behavior suggests they're "looking for food"- it would also be nice to know when they fed last, besides "what" they were fed.

I would strongly suggest leaving them alone as much as possible to settle in for a while- no handling until after they've eaten at least 3 meals for you at regular intervals (about a week apart is typical) without refusals for anything other than being in shed.

Right now, of course they're defensive- they're afraid & have no idea where the "world they knew disappeared to"- so easy does it- they need time to adjust & feel safe. Eating is job #1 and stress makes that a challenge.

[Armiyana]

With the feisty and super defensive ones especially, I like to keep them as snug as possible until they grow a little more and get better used to the new home, start eating regularly and then get used to the big scary sky hands. Snug usually means setting them up in a tub and as boxed off as I can make it. A corner in a quiet room with minimal traffic.

You can try other types of enclosures, but try to make it as cluttered as you can. Crumpled paper, a couple extra hides and such if it has a lot of open space. Cover the glass if they're still trying to strike when they see you. If your baby is perched up high and ready to strike at any movement that comes their way? I'd set them up in a tub for a couple weeks and grow them up a little more. You can try again after. Most of mine will tolerate more open spaces when older except for my most defensive girl. She's still much happier in a tub than anywhere else.

As Boger said, give them that time to settle in and understand.