i recently got a new pastel ball python today, my first personal snake because i work at a pet store and have handled snakes before. When i got home i handled him and he was very very friendly and handled well and i put him away after having him out for about 10-15 minutes, later my friend came over and i took him out and he was still fine then, after i put him back in the tank later on before bed he was in his grass and i relaxing in my room and he struck the cage around 4-5 times and was in strike position just looking at me ready to strike! He's a 6 month old pastel ball in a 20 gallon long tank. the zoo med snake kit is what i bought to keep him in, he has a heating pad, log and two dome lights one for daylight and basking spot and a night heat lamp. basking spot is 86-90 degrees and other side with heat/night lamp is 80 with the heating pad. Any reason why he would all of a sudden become aggressive like that? never seen anything like it.
Thanks for any help! sorry for the noobie question