I got a 10 month old spider ball python, male, on Wednesday. (12-9-15)

He ate a live hopper Friday morning and had no complications. His scales look healthy and I detect no bumps or deformations on him. He flickers his tongue a good amount and as far as I saw from his feeding, his mouth looks pink and healthy. His eyes are also clear.

I named him Papyrus. When I hold him, he tends to do this... thing... that seems like some form of stargazing but at the same time it doesn't. He'll lifted his head up real high then bend backwards and then wheel his head around back to normal. I have uploaded a video to show everyone what I'm talking about.



I'm praying there isn't a problem with the nervous system.

And look, my mom is a real pain. She doesn't want to spend money taking them to the vet unless there is a REAL problem. If you guys are 100% positive there is something unhealthy going on with him, then I will take him to the vet, but you have to be 100% sure. I've only had him for a few days so I don't know if I should wait and see if the problem persists or gets worse, or if it even is a problem.

Thanks.