The Art of Befriending Your BP

[Burzurk]

Sounds like my snake this is my first ball also and got over a month ago never got bit and never showed any sign of aggression sounds like you got a nice snake with a good personality ....

Also I am from Pittsburgh also go steelers !

[PorcelainxDoll]

I just got a 2 month old that im letting calm down and eat at least 3 times before i start handling him. But he strikes at me all the time. I really hope he grows out of it.

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[chelseawhelsee]

I have a new baby lesser and pastel and can't wait to handle them. I just got them yesterday so leaving them alone. I said I would give them a week. Not sure I can wait that long.

Aw congrats on the babies! It's still very important to hold out for that week before holding them, they'll be able to fully settle in and feel secure before they start learning what handling will be like!

[WarriorPrincess90]

I've never had a problem with BPs trying to bite me. But my boas are a different story. I came home smelling like IHOP one day and my BCI bit me when I tried to take her out. Some snakes are very sensitive to changes in smell. I know she is. Lol. The others don't care as much, but I have learned that my BCI is one of those sensitive babies.

Your technique should help her get used to you. The fewer things that change the better I think. But it sounds like you have a sweet, social girl. So you shouldn't have a problem regardless. I'm helping my new baby BP get used to me by sticking him in my shirt while I watch TV a couple times a week. That way he can "hide" and be warm while smelling me and getting used to my scent.

[Crazy4Herps]

I have heard of strong scents and perfumes irritating ball pythons' lungs, but if she doesn't seem bothered by it it's probably okay. But she will definitely recognize you, with or without lotion. Sounds like you've got a sweet girl.

[Libby]

We also have a new baby, an 8 week old female normal. This is our first snake, and we've had her for 2 weeks now. I just fed her for the second time, and we've successfully switched her over from live to f/t. (My son has severe allergies, so a reptile is the only pet we can have. If his allergist had approved rodents in the house, I would have gotten him a guinea pig years ago!)

WarriorPrincess90 I see you're also in the Tampa Bay area. We got the baby and several months of frozen mice from a really wonderful breeder in Lakeland. (Family Reptile, which I highly recommend.) Can you suggest anyplace local where I can find frozen feeders? I checked out Petco's selection of overpriced, freezer burnt rodents, and decided that I'd rather drive back to Lakeland!

Oh, and Millie, the new baby, is still somewhat nervous around us, but hasn't struck. The hard part is waiting until she's comfortable to handle her more!

[WarriorPrincess90]

We also have a new baby, an 8 week old female normal. This is our first snake, and we've had her for 2 weeks now. I just fed her for the second time, and we've successfully switched her over from live to f/t. (My son has severe allergies, so a reptile is the only pet we can have. If his allergist had approved rodents in the house, I would have gotten him a guinea pig years ago!)

WarriorPrincess90 I see you're also in the Tampa Bay area. We got the baby and several months of frozen mice from a really wonderful breeder in Lakeland. (Family Reptile, which I highly recommend.) Can you suggest anyplace local where I can find frozen feeders? I checked out Petco's selection of overpriced, freezer burnt rodents, and decided that I'd rather drive back to Lakeland!

Oh, and Millie, the new baby, is still somewhat nervous around us, but hasn't struck. The hard part is waiting until she's comfortable to handle her more!

I get my frozen feeders from MiceDirect. I got mine at the last show, but you can also order them online. I don't know of any decent local breeders that sell frozen though. :/

[ExotixTowing]

interesting concept, although im not sure the snake will remember the last time you held it. I am sure however they sense fear.

Sensing fear could be a few things, Endorphin's your body sends out or different heat patterns in your body

My normal is cool with everyone

My Lesser on the other hand knows my wife doesn't care for him and he senses that i'm sure of it.. He will come out of his hide when she is in the basement but retreats back to it when she leaves

[Libby]

I get my frozen feeders from MiceDirect. I got mine at the last show, but you can also order them online. I don't know of any decent local breeders that sell frozen though. :/

Thanks so much, that's really helpful! (Though I think the name "MiceDirect" is hysterical. Has that "Man, I'm really jonesing for a mouse!", delivered in a discrete brown paper package feel to it.)

[ExotixTowing]

it's funny micedirects chicks are cheaper then rats lol