Temperaments based on Morphs, Parents, etc.

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Think there is an effect on temperament from keeping them in tanks vs. tubs?

Bearing in mind that the plural of anecdote is not data...

Just over a year ago we got an adult male normal that was a mess - stuck shed, thin, multiple retained eyecaps, etc. At the time we hadn't built any racks so he went into a 40-breeder with a UTH on a t-stat, covered top to maintain humidity, hides, cypress mulch, etc. Typical tank setup. We could pull him out, fool with him, hold him, and he wouldn't fuss about it. He was also eating, shedding, pooping, and acting like a normal laid back ball python.

Months later we had built a rack with 41-qt tubs, and he was moved into it. Within a few weeks he was hissing, racing to the back of the tub, or diving into his hide every time we checked on him, and he continues to do so. He does NOT like to come out of there, though once he's out he's fine to handle.