I've had my ball python for almost a year now. He is my first snake, and I am by no means afraid of snakes. But, he has been acting a little different since the weather started warming up. His appetite is back full force, and now starting about 3 days before feeding day he has his head about 2 inches outside of his hide. When I walk in the room he shows a lot of interest, and it looks like he wants to bite me. Last feeding, I reached in slowly to move some driftwood before feeding like I always do, and he struck at it immediately, almost hitting my hand.

I've never been afraid to reach in his tank, but now with this different behavior I have to be honest and say I dont want to reach in when he has his head poked out. I'm so nervous now. Does anyone have any advise for me? Why is he acting this way? Is there something I can do to curb that behavior or is it just that he is hungry? Thanks so much guys!