So after having my ball python for about 6 months now he's grown and eaten great (about 600g give or take). The first two times I handled him he met the stereotype of the "pet rock" where he didn't really do much, but shortly after those two times he has always been the most active snake I have in terms of movement. He used to hiss sometimes when I'd try and take him out but after awhile he gave up his defensive behavior and has always been extremely flighty. None of my other snakes move nearly as much as him, even my corn, in terms of behavior he always attempts to hide from me when handling trying to make his getaway. He never slows down either I could handle him for 30 minutes and for those thirty minutes he will move as fast he can to get away. I know that this is because he's afraid of me and sees me as a potential predator, but I've handled him since I got him. His behavior makes me think hes terrified of everything he always jerks or flinches when I handle him regardless of if I'm anywhere near his head and not only that he scares himself if he accidentally hits his head with his tail he flips out and if he gets close to the walls of his pvc enclosure he will too. In terms of tongue flicks he flicks very quickly if that helps any, which I assume is a sign of nervousness. It seems that while his defensive disposition has faded he has got to be the flightiest snake I've ever had. When I handle ball pythons that are much smaller or younger they all seem much more inquisitive and move very slowly. So my question is will he always be like this or is there some hope that he can calm down anymore as he ages?
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