hi guys , i just got a 3mth old ball python a few weeks back . it was quite ok about being handled before , but lately has been showing some aggression when i go to open his tub. i fed him live , as he would not take any dead , be it just pre killed or FT. This aggressive behavior only happened the past week or so .

He is kinda thin . i dont know his weight . but i fed him 3 small meals so far. one last week , and 2 this week. First week i managed to put him in another tub to feed. but this week , he was so aggressive , he struck me everytime i tried to get him out so i fed him in his tub.

Could this be due to having fed him in the same tub he lives in ? or is he just hungry? or scared? Any tips/methods to help tame him or reduce his fear is welcomed and needed =) Thank u .