My Bp has a serious aggro issues why? part 2

[Jah-Riddem]

so today i went to go say hi and change his H2O i was greeted with a really really pissed off bp lol

i was slow and calm and "like i have every other time" but he was hissing and immediately got into striking pose. struck 3 times at my face with me just standing in one spot.


he Just shed ! complete shed and i never handle him after a feed ! for at least 48hr

he has never been like this just the last 4 days !

i guess my questions are as follows

has anyone elce had hostility after a shed?

i have him in a tub like you see all snake breeders have and now have 2 hides could he be pissed because its to small of a space?

[CoolioTiffany]

Usually after snakes shed they may still be a little stressed out because of the whole entire shedding process, and the shedding may tire them out.

Sometimes when a snake has a small space they will become aggressive because they need a larger space to roam around. Post up some pictures of his container and I'll tell you if the space is too small or just right.

[llovelace]

I wish that I could give you a definitive answer as to why, just make sure your husbandry is spot on then go from there. Are you keeping rodents near by?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Sometimes when a snake has a small space they will become aggressive because they need a larger space to roam around.

Actually quite the contrary.

[Jah-Riddem]

I wish that I could give you a definitive answer as to why, just make sure your husbandry is spot on then go from there. Are you keeping rodents near by?

i clean as much as i can and no rodents ill post the enclosure

[Jah-Riddem]

now has 2 hides

[CoolioTiffany]

Not sure how large he is, so can you take another pic of the enclosure with him in it?

[Jah-Riddem]

Not sure how large he is, so can you take another pic of the enclosure with him in it?

hahaha i wish i had a vidio of me trying to get him out like 30 min ago



he is in no mood to be leaving or have me opening his tub and taking pics.

i think it may have to do with the shedding i just watched a clip on youtube with a bp that just shed and is the same way
YouTube - the pissy ball python

[Stewart_Reptiles]

In most case aggressive behavior is often due to husbandry issues.
From the picture here are the first thing I would address.

1# Humidity / Temperature gauge need to be replaced by a digital hygrometer and digital thermometer.

Analog devices are not reliable and can give you a false sense of security.

2# I would also recommend better hides, identical and tight, with all sides touching your BP’s body. (Security is your priority at this time)

If your BP is exerting an aggressive behavior now is not the time to upgrade to a larger enclosure.

You also need to limit your handling, handling your BP daily can cause stress, stress leads to aggressive behavior among other problems.

now has 2 hides

[CoolioTiffany]

In most case aggressive behavior is often due to husbandry issues.
From the picture here are the first thing I would address.

1# Humidity / Temperature gauge need to be replaced by a digital hygrometer and digital thermometer.

Analog devices are not reliable and can give you a false sense of security.

2# I would also recommend better hides, identical and tight, with all sides touching your BP’s body. (Security is your priority at this time)

If your BP is exerting an aggressive behavior now is not the time to upgrade to a larger enclosure.

You also need to limit your handling, handling your BP daily can cause stress, stress leads to aggressive behavior among other problems.

I usually handle my female daily, except the day she eats and the day after. She isn't aggressive at all and has shown no aggressive signs to me when in and out of the enclosure. She's pretty sweet and the nicest snake I've ever owned from the frequent handling she gets. She never really seems stressed out at all when I handle her either. Maybe she enjoys the attention?