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[nicole<3]

He is stressed out, being in a new place he has to adjust. 2 things come to mind...first, don't handle him just after feeding. This is very stressful to him, give him a few days to settle down and digest. Second, get rid of the half log hide. He needs something he can get in and feel like he is completly hidden. I would also suggest you give him more time to get used to his new home before handling him.

I moved him from a 10 gallon to a 29 gallon and put a rock cave thing but he always stays under his log
I just don’t want him to get used to not being held

Welcome to BP.net

You snake is doing waht Ball pythons do, please take the time to read over the care sheet listed in the forums.

Thank you
I work at a Petco and I’ve read everything I could find on ball pythons, but I will read that as well

After a snake eats they feel very vulnerable and will regurgitate their prey. You need to give your snake 24-48hrs to digest.

Not knowing his exact size at 4mths a mouse every 5-7 days should be fine, but you should think about switching over to rats and a weanling or crawler should be a good size for him or you will be feeding multiple mice every week soon.

The tucking his head in is how they got their name and is a defensive posture, most are shy.


lol while I was typing others replied! All good advice

Should I feed him rats every 5-7 days?
The guy I got him from was feeding him every 8-10, which I think is too long of time