Ball Pythons get their name from their tendency to roll up into a ball! He is probably just a little frightened. Over time, he should feel more comfortable around you.


I see that you have a heat lamp and a night bulb. A Under Tank Heater is most recommended for BPs, though a heat lamp can be used to help with heating ambient temperatures. The only problem is they can dry out the humidity.


The whistling I have no clue what it could be. It could possibly be a symptom of a respiratory infection from being out in the cold but I don't know much about RI. Safest bet is just to take him to a vet to get a check up.