I just want to start off saying this is the first time I've posted on this site. I come here a lot to get answers to my questions. What a wonderful community this is.
That being said sometimes I find pretty conflicting information on the do's and dont's, especially with younger ball pythons.
Any suggestions on how offten a younger ball python should be handled? And the best ways to handle such a small babe?
I am an experienced ball python owner, but this is my first hacthling! I have never had to tame the shyness out of a ball python before. All my other bp's in the past have been rescues in their 20's who never had any head shyness or handling issues. This baby is putting me through the courses.
"He" is very head shy. Snappy at quick movements. Loves to nip a finger if it is in sight ( no surprise there as my pinky looks just like his food ). "His" background is for the most part unknown. I found him being mistreated by my local pet shop and brought him home as fast as I could to get him in the appropriate environment. In the pet shop his tank was only 70 degrees, 0 humidity. They had him for 2 weeks and never tried to feed because he will strike at anything near his terrarium.
I know his current set up is exactly what it needs to be right now. He ate for the first time today like a champ. He no longer strikes when he sees anyone near his tank but god forbid you put a hand in.
Some people say handle as little as once a week, he'll grow out of his nipping phase. Others say he needs to be handled every day for 5-10 minutes.
Suggestions?
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