Quote Originally Posted by Michelle Tonkinson View Post
so maybe I phrased it wrong? Or it's a stupid question?

Im just looking for opinions and ideas on if its possible young ball python behavior or points to possible signs of aggressive temperament.

Don't mind him. He's the local comedic relief

In my opinion, it's probably just an age thing. Are there cranky adults? Sure, of course! But I wouldn't toss a young'in in that category until it's a good bit older and you've tried to tame it to the best of your abilities. He's new, little, and probably thinks you're going to eat him. Assuming he is still eating properly, keep on doing 5min sessions with him a few times a week. Keep practicing the covering maneuver, and most importantly, don't be afraid of him! He's just a little squirt, and even when he's a big squirt he's not going to do much damage. Just keep working with him a little at a time, don't over do it, but don't ignore him completely.

This is my take on it, I have 2 little dudes that are cranky as all get out. One of them strikes the tank if he's out and I am near, the other just hisses like crazy. The hisser is getting better now that he's almost 300g, the striker is new so I haven't started the chill-out training yet. But I have no doubt that with proper husbandry, time, weight, and patience, he'll come around