My Python is aproximately 7 months old. I do not know if it is a male or female because they said she was too old when i got her and I'd have to take it to a vet. We have not yet done that but call him a boy.

He has always loved being handled and actually would fight when we put him back in his tank. Last week he began hissing at me when i go to take him out. I got him out once and he actually struck at me, but missed. i don't know why he would do this. Does it have anything to do with possibly being a female and being spring time? I want my friendly snake back!!!