I bought my norm ball python 2 weeks ago and he turns 1 next week. He seems to love his habibit and has ate 2 baby rats. But every time I try to handle him or pick him up to play he pulls back and looks like he wants to strike..
He has only bit me once so far, but i am worried that he wont be a playful friend..

is he still warming up to his new environment and under some stress? I have switched up his tank and added a few things for him to climb 2x since Ive had him if that makes a difference.