I'm a new owner to ball pythons and have already noticed their differences in behaviour compared to other snakes. I am used to corns and noticed how shy ball pythons are. I have a young ball python, I am unsure of the age and sex, but the ball can curl in my palm and fit like the size of a baseball. I bought him from a breeder a few days ago, and have set up a tank and such for him/her. (I am going to assume the ball is female for now, until properly sexed) I wanna help her get used to me, and being held. She's head-shy as well, but I've used a soft cotton swab to rub her head, and she's fine, unless I put my finger near her head, then she pulls back. I hold her about every day, and she tenses up on occasion. I was just wondering if there are any tips to helping her get more comfortable with me.
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