Ball Ptyhon Hissing

[MyLittleViper]

He's actually fasting right now, hasn't eaten for almost 3 moths but he did the same thing this time last year. But he's relatively new to me (3 weeks) and he hasn't eaten for me. And he just turned 3 on the 3rd if anyone is wondering.

[NYHC4LIFE8899]

Neither of mine hiss or ever strike at me,since I've had them atleast.

[YoshiBP]

My girl is going throug h het first shed, as well as mine qith a snake. So I have been taking her out once a day for less than. Minute just to learn/keep track of the stages. I guess they are Ll different, I have been nervous each timr I go to pick her up, but she doesn't hiss or snap. The first couplr of days she woild ball up in my hand and dig her head into her middle for a few seconds. Then pop up and tongue the air. Today is day 6 and she is almost normal behavior, just dark blue eyes and really dark skin...

[Naom9Anne]

He's actually fasting right now, hasn't eaten for almost 3 moths but he did the same thing this time last year. But he's relatively new to me (3 weeks) and he hasn't eaten for me. And he just turned 3 on the 3rd if anyone is wondering.

If he has not eaten in three months I wouldn't let yourself be so bothered about handling. A lot of owners recommend to not handle until they are feeding (although I can understand that if he has refused to eat for three months, you're probably expecting this to go on a little longer especially with him moving to a new home with you relatively recently). I would echo what people have said and leave him be while he is shedding and perhaps handle a little less until you can get him to feed.

[Crazymonkee]

He's actually fasting right now, hasn't eaten for almost 3 moths but he did the same thing this time last year. But he's relatively new to me (3 weeks) and he hasn't eaten for me. And he just turned 3 on the 3rd if anyone is wondering.

Did you ask how long his fast usually lasts? I would definitely keep the handling down until he eats. Handling everyday is not needed for the snake.... its the human who needs it... let him settle in. They do not forget how to be handled after a week. It sounds like he's had absolutely no time to acclimate to his new home.

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[SlitherinSisters]

IMO, you shouldn't be handling the snake more than on a "need to" basis unless the snake is eating for you.

[Phantomtip]

If he's hissing then he is scared and telling you to back off. Also if he's 3 yrs old then he probably has enough reserves to go a bit without loosing too much weight. He is stressed from the move aand going into shed. Think of it this way. You are blindfolded, and put in a strange room. There are people and things touching you that you can't see. You would be stressed too. Give him time. Make sure you keep fresh water for him, and his parameters are right. When he's done shedding, and he takes a meal or 2 then start handling him a bit. My girl had not been handled for almost 2 yrs. She started hissing at me when I went to pick her up one day. I didn't pick her up, I just gave her fresh water, and made sure her parameters were good. I didn't touch her until she got her eye caps off and she ate 1 meal. I did have to soak her to get all the stuck sheds off but that was after she could see again. She is now calm and happy.

[MyLittleViper]

My girl is going throug h het first shed, as well as mine qith a snake. So I have been taking her out once a day for less than. Minute just to learn/keep track of the stages. I guess they are Ll different, I have been nervous each timr I go to pick her up, but she doesn't hiss or snap. The first couplr of days she woild ball up in my hand and dig her head into her middle for a few seconds. Then pop up and tongue the air. Today is day 6 and she is almost normal behavior, just dark blue eyes and really dark skin...

Did you ask how long his fast usually lasts? I would definitely keep the handling down until he eats. Handling everyday is not needed for the snake.... its the human who needs it... let him settle in. They do not forget how to be handled after a week. It sounds like he's had absolutely no time to acclimate to his new home.

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He said that it lasted until like march, which I think is 6-8 months, but I'm too lazy to think right now. And the previous post that you replid to isnt mine

[Crazymonkee]

He said that it lasted until like march, which I think is 6-8 months, but I'm too lazy to think right now. And the previous post that you replid to isnt mine

No I was referring to your post

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[Physician&Snakes]

He said that it lasted until like march, which I think is 6-8 months, but I'm too lazy to think right now. And the previous post that you replid to isnt mine

I usually handle my specimens about 2-3 days a week whether feeding or not, I have never had an issue with feeding due to this. Handling for over 30 minutes and more than 3 days a week is a bit much, particularly for babies and juveniles. I will not lie there are exceptions though, I have a Biak GTP and a normal Retic that seem to genuinely enjoy coming out of the cage. If he begins losing some considerable body mass then definitely try a live feeder like a mouse or an African Soft fur.