I think my bp just hissed at me???

[sho220]

what could this mean?

It means it's a snake. They're known to do this from time to time...

[QueenBree]

It means it's a snake. They're known to do this from time to time...

Thanks smart ass I didn't think BP hissed since I've had him for months & he's never done it before

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[QueenBree]

You were tickling her!? Why?

When I first got him that was the only way he would get out of a ball and start crawling around on my lap

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[DooLittle]

I was tickling her while she was in her hide & she made a very airy noise it sounded kind of like a hiss what could this mean?

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Yes they hiss. It means he was probably ticked off at being disrupted in his hide/safe place. And yes, it's perfectly normal for them to hide all the time. It is what they do. They aren't good display snakes.

When I first got him that was the only way he would get out of a ball and start crawling around on my lap

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Probably because he was not digging being tickled (if he's balled up, he's scared) and was looking to escape.

[sho220]

Thanks smart ass I didn't think BP hissed since I've had him for months & he's never done it before

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Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer...

[QueenBree]

Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer...

Well my apologies for thinking this was a site that I, a first time snake owner, could learn how to take care of my snake. & the best way to learn is to ask questions right? Guess not.

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[DooLittle]

Well my apologies for thinking this was a site that I, a first time snake owner, could learn how to take care of my snake. & the best way to learn is to ask questions right? Guess not.

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This is a great place for learning. However most people do research and learn before they get the animal. Snakes hiss.

Also, this is a place where name calling isn't tolerated.

[le miow]

Without meaning to sound rude, but did you do any research on ball pythons before getting one ? If not I suggest you have a good read and that will solve any confusion in the future. If you didn't know they hissed then there may be other things you may not know that may benefit you and your snake.

[Tarzan152]

Well my apologies for thinking this was a site that I, a first time snake owner, could learn how to take care of my snake. & the best way to learn is to ask questions right? Guess not.

This is a great site for info. No question. Don't mind those that may not appreciate your situation as there are many more who will gladly help you with any question you may have. As Doolittle said, name calling is a no no here so just ignore those that you feel aren't worthy of a response.

These are very unique and odd animals (the BP's, that is) that require uncommon environments and exhibit unusual behaviors, at least to those that aren't into them as daily as we are here. Hissing either means "oh!, you surprised me" or "leave me alone". It happens occasionally. Nothing to be worried about. Just do as he says. Ha...

PS. We love pictures here and the more posts you read, the sooner you'll see how strange these little guys can behave. Ha..


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[QueenBree]

My snake was a gift for my birthday I didn't know I was getting him then right after I got him I went on leave to Cali then got transfered to Virginia I'm trying to catch up on info now