Went to my first reptile show today with the intent of buying one, possibly two BP's. I am set up for the two and that's what I came home with. Both are 2013 captive bred hatchlings. One is late 2013 and the other is mid to late but is about 30% bigger (longer and wider).

The younger one was very angry coming out of the bag. It coiled up and was hissing a lot. The other one came out of its bag, and immediately started exploring the counter top. When it passed in front of the younger snake, the younger one struck the head of the larger one and held on for several seconds. I was kind of shocked. I covered the younger one with the bag and it stopped hissing and we were able to pick it up and put it into its enclosure.

Each is in its own identical enclosure. Glass tanks with all sides covered, two (large sides) are completely covered and the other two on the bottom third. Each has two hides, a UTH, CHE, cypress substrate (same as breeder used) and are thermostat controlled. The hot side is 91-95, ambient temp is 89-95, cold side is 81-85. Measured with a temp gun and probe. My plan is to leave the two alone for 7-10 days and then try and feed (I was told they are both eating mouse hoppers and rat pinkies). I have two corn snakes I feed in containers separate from their enclosures. Most of what I'm reading and all I've been told is to feed the Balls in their enclosures. Is that the consensus?

Im hoping the settling in period is enough to improve the younger ones temperament. Any one else experience such an aggressive young snake?