Quote Originally Posted by ShaolinShadowBoxer View Post
it might have seemed like a strike position but more than likly it wasnt bp tend to curl up into a ball hence the name ball python when threatened , plus i never heard of touching the head to calm them down...there not fond of having there head touch at all actually, i mean maybe some old ones may tolerate a pet on the head a young one def will most likly jump back quick, has he eatn yet since you had him? plus its always good to give a week or two even before handling, personly i would make sure hes feeding before any kind of excessive handling, jst to be sure hes not getting to stressed out. and of course these are only my opinions. im by no means an expert.
I've had him for about a month now he has eaten 3 times really good I think he is just spooked I had to move his tube on day to clean an I startled him so Im going to let him chil for about a week then try handling again...