BP doesn't ever come out...

[hunter94]

Well, I got my BP aprox. a week ago and the first 4-5 days or so he slept in the day with a little bit of wondering and at night he was up and about. But now these last 2 days he has been in his hide like for ever I barley see him out. I have only handled him for long periods of time Today and Yesterday and he seemed fine and has been nice and everything. But I just don't see him out ever. Not sure if this is normal.

These are the temps.

In his hide it 93.3, on the other side of the tank its 93, ambient is 90 and humidity is always 50-65 or around there. I have a Heat Pad and a Lamp. Should I turn off the lamp cause it seems to me the temps are a bit high on that side.

[RichsBallPythons]

hiding=Happy

[Swingline0.0.1]

hiding=Happy

Exactly! You don't want to see them very often!

[vangarret2000]

Balls will hide 99% of the time. That is normal and that is what needs to happen for your ball to feel safe and secure. If it was never hiding then you might have a problem. Hope you are ok with a pet you'll never really see while it's inside the tank.

[Kaorte]

Completely normal. If you don't see your snake, chances are it is as happy as can be.

Ball pythons are not very active and love sitting in their hides all day (and sometimes all night). Don't be surprised if you only see him out once or twice a week.

[J.Vandegrift]

Yep, sounds like you have a ball python.

[hunter94]

Wow, good to know its normal lol. Just thought it was weird cause if it were me I would be roaming around at night. Seems like they would be bored all the time.

Alright, thank you for the feedback everyone.

[stratus_020202]

Check for a shed cycle too. Most of mine will do night time cruising, but if they are starting a shed cycle, I won't see them until it is finished. I have some lazy ones too that only come out at night if it is getting close to feeding time and they are hungry.

[hunter94]

Check for a shed cycle too. Most of mine will do night time cruising, but if they are starting a shed cycle, I won't see them until it is finished. I have some lazy ones too that only come out at night if it is getting close to feeding time and they are hungry.

No his belly is white and his colors don't look cloudy nor do his eyes. Today is his feeding day I have him on a 5 Day feeding Schedule. He is 8 weeks old today to. =)

[bigballs]

you've only had your bp for a week. give it time and you'll eventually see him cruising his enclosure here and there.