Quote Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899 View Post
Anyone else's snake make a run for cover when they see you...when my guy comes out which is usually for a few hours only at night ,if I walk towards the tank,he either freezes or bolts to his hide. Sometimes he's cool and just goes about his business..he is very nice and sweet,not a mean bone in his body,eats ,shed fine. Heat,humidity everything is good. I'm very good to him and very mellow. I'm wondering is this common with BPs.
Sounds to me like you either A. have an extemely shy snake or B. have been too aggressive with handling and the snake now fears you being around. My only suggestion is very patient and calm handling. Never get frustrated, and never be overly dast/ aggressive when going to handle the animal. As always with ball pythons, patience is key ;-)