Obviously, I do my very best to never intentionally startle my snake at all, much less to the point of balling up. But I always though BP were very shy and vulnerable are therefore prone to the behavior that gives them their name. But I have never seen mine do it!

When I first reach in to get her, she will often "duck" and flinch and pull her head close to her like she is trying to protect it. And when I am holding her, if I accidentally make a sudden move, she will do the same thing. But never any balling up.

Obviously, I am not at all CONCERNED that she never gets terrified and balls up, it's naturally a positive thing, and I am guessing just part of her personality. She just must be a little braver than most and prefers to asses the situation before resorting to a ball.

I'm just curious about you all and the behavior you see out of your snakes. Do you have any that ball up immediately without question at any perceived threat? Or are yours pretty chill like mine and only skittish when you first have contact with them, or sudden moves. Just curious.