Can anyone tell me why my ball python is doing this?

[Crazy4Herps]

Okay. He is not really a new pet(My mom had him for a couple weeks waiting for me) but I just got him yesterday. I handled him twice yesterday, and he didn't do that. I put him back in his tank because I thought maybe he felt nervous and was looking to hide.

Then I'm sure this is caused by an accumulation of stress between yesterday and today. It is really recommended that you start out handling slowly. Since he still seems nervous, it would be in his best interest if you gave him a week without handling (also, it's usually a good idea to wait to handle until after his first meal so that you can be sure he eats). Then start out by handling him for only a few minutes every day, and gradually work your way up to longer handling periods.