Help! I'm a new BP owner.

[Skittles1101]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7DQssbM0uk

This is a video of a breeder showing how to handle an aggressive ball python. Hope it helps!

There is a HUGE difference between aggressive and defensive. The behavior she is describing is defensive behavior of an unsecure ball python, not aggression.

[BFT12890]

I just fed him a mouse tonight and to my surprise he took it and I put him back into his home. After doing so he struck at me twice through the glass.

Unless Im reading this wrong or overlooking the actual question, it sounds like the ball is either still hungry and/or still in feeding mode? and after allowing for the 48 hour digestion period then the OP should try handling again and re-evaluate the temperment?

EDIT: I read the entire thread, I saw people say about still hungry but I didnt see anything about still being in feeding mode, sorry if i overlooked it.

[RestlessRobie]

I agree with Lgray sounds likehe is unsecure I had problems with my snake until I blacked out 3 sides of the tank so it lookis kinda like this



And the accurite thermometer Hygrometer are great I found mine in the paint depratment

[snakemomma77]

I agree with Lgray sounds likehe is unsecure I had problems with my snake until I blacked out 3 sides of the tank so it lookis kinda like this



And the accurite thermometer Hygrometer are great I found mine in the paint depratment

nice set up. I will definatly be blacking out the side of his home and removing the doors on the cabinet, getting an UTH and taking out the red light esp at night. going first thing in the AM to WM and prob home depot or lowes.... thanks

[snakemomma77]

There is a HUGE difference between aggressive and defensive. The behavior she is describing is defensive behavior of an unsecure ball python, not aggression.

I watched that video, I really don't think he's agressive just unsecure, I think after I fix his cage and give him another week, he should be fine.
I still cant figure out how to post a pic. lol

[BFT12890]

I watched that video, I really don't think he's agressive just unsecure, I think after I fix his cage and give him another week, he should be fine.
I still cant figure out how to post a pic. lol

To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p

[snakemomma77]

To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p

okay, Im going to photbucket, once I upload a pic Ill post it. thanks

[Skittles1101]

To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p

It's the one labeled IMG code

[BFT12890]

okay, Im going to photbucket, once I upload a pic Ill post it. thanks

Im sorry its the IMG link, duh. my mistake.

EDIT: Darn LGray your too fast!

[snakemomma77]

okay here goes.