agressive ball python

[Kaorte]

yea i think he will eat soon i hope so but he still is really aggresive towards me i used the black construction paper for the back to block it off so he couldent see and i got a thermostat and all that stuff two hides and whatnot but he still wont let me pick him up w/o striking and he never ever just curls into a ball like a ball python usually does.

also maybe he is in shed he has been sitting in his hide for a few days now coming out barely at night and hes been drinking a lot and not soaking but just kind of going through the water dish a lot. think that could be why is is always so angry with me ? his eyes do not look a different color but his scales look a little more faded .

If he is going into shed, he could be a bit grumpy. Just so you know, ball pythons don't soak normally so don't expect him to do so while shedding.

Him being in his hides 24/7 is probably a good sign. When they are hiding it means they feel safe in their surroundings. Usually they are only active at night if they are hungry (right around feeding day).