I just received my first ball python through shipping ( delivery method, not snakes ) and it will not stop striking. I know they experience an immense amount of stress during the shipping process, but he's just striking at air right now. I have him in his tub now and he's still wrapped in some of the paper towel he was shipped in, but he's still striking out every few minutes at the air. I don't plan on bothering him other then to put water in a bowl for him for at least 4-5 days to let him get settled.

Is this fairly normal for shipped BP's?

He was so angry I couldn't even get a good look at him or take delivery day pictures as I didn't want to add to his stress.