What about those snappy, defensive hatchlings ..

[zina10]

Time and time again I hear it said. People looking for a Ball Python don't want a snappy hatchling. Or they worry about handling it all the time to "tame" it.

In this video I present my SNAPPIEST hatchling. She was the only one that would literally come flying to the front of the tub, striking at everything!!! Fierce little one, LOL !!!

I just ignored it. I didn't "tame" her. All the handling she got was simply being lifted from a dirty tub into a fresh one. And her tub would get opened at least once the day to "check" on everything, possibly mist, change water, etc. There were a couple quick "photo and or weighing" sessions.

She was quick to eat, gaining weight quickly. And calming down just as fast. I simply ignored her posturing and would push my flat hand down on her angry little head and body GENTLY and then scoop her up. No hesitating, no fearful quick movements. Moving deliberately.

Look at her now !

Today is her first actual handling session. She came flying out the tub like she does, but now its just curiosity. Never a strike or slightest hiss. She is completely calm and unstressed. Not even head shy, I can pet that formerly angry little head and she couldn't care less, LOL.

This is going to be one cool Ball Python and anyone preferring a "non snappy" baby could miss out on a pretty neat one ...

I'm having WAY to much fun with these hatchlings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9LC...m-upload_owner