I just had 3 new ball pythons shipped to me (I won't name who from) and although they are beautiful, I'm not so sure I got a good deal.
They are all 6-8 months old, and two of them are pretty thin, I can easily see the back bone. On top of that, two of the three have struck at me, the third is looking like she wants to as well. This was not because I was handling them, I give all my snakes AT LEAST a month to settle in. One was as I was putting her in her new enclosure, and the other was while I was changing water. I have never had this happen with any of my others. Not sure if I was just lucky?
As well as the striking, one of them started to shed while I was at work today. He had no signs of shedding yesterday, his eyes are compleatly clear and his color isn't very dull. Again, I have never had this happen. Could it be from stress?
I am, admittedly, still new to this and have MUCH to learn. Please don't tell me what I am doing wrong, I would just like some advice.
Thanks!