I question the notion that a ball python can be tamed. Part of this question lies in the [subjective] definition of a "tame" animal. I have handled some extremely tame ball pythons, as well as some docile red tails. However, I quesiton the ones that are actually aggressive, and the assertion that with frequent handling, they can be tamed.
I have what would be considered an aggressive baby ball python, and I wonder if even with frequent handling, she could ever be tamed.
I wonder if it is just hardwired into their nature. Once aggressive, always aggressive, so to speak.
Once tame, always tame.
Does this assumption hold any validity? I'd like feedback from handlers of both "mellow" and [relatively] aggressive BP's.
While my bp has calmed down a little bit in the months since buying her, I feel compelled to wonder if she will ever be as tame as a bp who rarely, if ever, attempts to bite its handler.
I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
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