When she isn't in her tub she is still very defensive, but has not struck. When I have held her on my lap she moves very slowly and very cautiously. But, as I stated I have handled her very little as I am just trying to give her time to adjust. I do realize she is young and babies can be defensive as I have ball pythons ranging from hatchlings to full grown. However, this is not any behavior I have seen in any of my previous young BPs; this is on another level. If it was typical, I wouldn't be concerned.

Additionally, I would never expect a seller to guarantee temperament, I was just saying it would have been nice to know if she was doing this before I got her or if it is something in her current living situation that is causing the stress.

As far as temps go, I'm sure that isn't the problem as I have her on the same temps as my other 40 snakes and she is the only one with the issue.

As far as feeding goes, I feed my BPs meals that leave a very small lump. I have never been one to feed large meals. She is fed every 7 days.

I will try putting her in a smaller tote and see if that makes her more secure. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.