A happy ball python is a hiding ball python.
Elliot is happily digesting his meal. My BPs rarely come out of their hides anyway. I normally don't see them unless I pull them out to hold them. If he's usually out and moving, it may be an indication that something is wrong. He could be hungry. He could be too warm. He could be too cold. He might even be trying to find a place to hide that offers him security. What are your temps like? What does your set up look like?