Having a female in the area could be it. Maybe he thinks you are his girlfriend.
All snakes are different though. My males are actually kind of mean where as my females are always calm with handling. Maybe the males are just sad because they can smell their future girlfriends but can't...you know..
Hes at that age, if thats the case looks like he should be quite the breeder. lol.
I spose I can live with the confusion as long as he doesnt get too fresh.
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