i have a male ball python that ive housed in a temporary ten gallon for about 4 weeks now.hes been eating an average of 1 fuzzy mouse a week and once ate 2.I havent handled him since I got him (because I heard they need to be undisturbed when placed in a new setting so they can feel safe eating asap...btw hes only a few months old and maybe 20 inches long)but tonight as I used the tongs to take out uneaten food he actually snapped at me.Im new and sort of chicken when it comes to approaching him but was wondering if there was any easy way to calm the animal down...I mean I've never owned snakes up until about now and figured that I'd like to get over the fear and own a new type of reptile other than lizards.H'es never spazzed like that before but I do feed him by placing a f/t mouse on a tupperware lid in his enclosure by his hide.
As for the sand boa she's a baby and an awesome little animal.I just acquired her the other day from a reputable pet store so it'll probably take a week for her to settle in and whatnot but shes also a little skittish at times.
I have a high pain tolerance but something about the ball python striking made me jump lol.Ive never antagonized them in any way but was curious to know if anyone has had success with sand boas and ball pythons in regards to keeping them happy or any handling tips for the first time.
Thank you for any and all input
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