Just Curious

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The only time i have seen tail wagging is when i was opening the tub to a really young one. After i would lift up the hide my spiders would wag for a couple seconds.

Really? That's strange. First I've heard of them doing it not related to breeding. Anyone else see it when not being bred or with another ball python of opposite sex around?? I know corn snakes and other species do a tail "rattling" to warn someone off, but never heard of that happening with a ball python. Only hissing.

i think i read somewhere or i saw a video saying that the females do this to spread their scent around. not 100% on that tho, so i hope someone else has somethin to say

That would be my main guess, but I suppose I'm -mainly- curious as to if it's a "I'm ready" sign or a "Get off me!" sign. Lol.