Odd ball Pyton behavior?

[Spbeyond]

Hello I have a ball pyton for about 6 weeks now. The last few weeks he has been very active. He does sleep but is very active all night and a good portion of the day. Also He took his bedding and stuffed it into his hide on the warmer side. So I dont think he can even get in. Is this normal behavior? Thanks

[xdeus]

It's normal for them to be active at night, but not so much during the day. Your snake could be stressed which could be caused by a number of different things. Can you describe the setup? (type of heat, temps, size of cage and hides, etc.)

Also, I'm pretty sure your snake didn't stuff the bedding in his hide on purpose. Just remove the bedding...

[Spbeyond]

Okay 30 gal snake tank. Heat lamp on one side, with under tank heater. Stays around 85 degrees. Gradients down to around 75 degrees near his other hide. Large water bowl takes up a good chunk of the tank. Tank large enough for him to streach all the way out and more. I am currently working on a 125 gallon tank I had so I can set it up for him. That will be sweet. Aspen shavings for bedding.

[bonheki]

Hello I have a ball pyton for about 6 weeks now. The last few weeks he has been very active. He does sleep but is very active all night and a good portion of the day. Also He took his bedding and stuffed it into his hide on the warmer side. So I dont think he can even get in. Is this normal behavior? Thanks

well maybe hes sheding cuz they usually dont eat and arent much active when they shed also are you feeding him right

[Argentra]

Just an observation, but those temps seem way to cold! The cool side should be around 82 and the warm side should be low 90's.

Also, how old is this snake? If it's an adult, then a 30gal is fine. A baby, however, should be housed in no larger than a 20long...and that should have lots of decor and good tight hides. Unlike some other pythons, balls need to have their homes nice and 'small'. Bigger is certainly NOT better when it comes to housing these snakes. I would nix the 125 gal idea and just get a nice 40gal max for an adult. Something around 48"x18"x12" would be good. More floor space than height and two identical tight hides.

Chances are, your snake is stressed out from the cool temps and too much room.

[Spbeyond]

I would say he is within 2 inches of being as long as the longest side. I will turn up the under tank heater ASAP. Thanks.

[Spbeyond]

Also he eats one medium sized, thawed mouse around ever 3 days.

[Shadowspider]

If your tank(s) are glass, just remember that regulating and maintaining proper heat and humidity levels are more difficult.

[Swingline0.0.1]

I think digging around in their aspen is normal behavior... mine will sort of pile it up sometimes, and sometimes he burrows in the aspen. He's actually gotten under the aspen, then under the newspaper I put under the aspen!

At first I was a little freaked out when I saw that his hides were both empty, but I use a Critter Cage that locks, so I couldn't see him escaping... now if I find a tiny set of lockpicks, I'm in trouble!

[Shadowspider]

At first I was a little freaked out when I saw that his hides were both empty, but I use a Critter Cage that locks, so I couldn't see him escaping... now if I find a tiny set of lockpicks, I'm in trouble!

Check his tail... they're pointed for a reason.