Quote Originally Posted by Albert Clark View Post
How old is fuzzy? Striking out is more a hatchling and juvenile bp action. Pre shed is also a time of greater possibility due to the irritability and decreased vision certainly deep in a shed avoid handling. Where did you get s/he from and how well would you say h/she was cared for? H/she should be established and comfortable in the enclosure as evidenced by not missing a feeding since you've had h/her. I would chalk it up to still acclimating and digesting the last meal. If h/she is in the hide don't take h/her out or hold her until h/she is completely out of the hide. Remember these animals are captives with wild instincts and they do have fears also. Maybe h/she was awakened and thought h/she was under attack? The bp has a lot of predators that attack them from above. Next time wear gloves and make sure h/she is aroused prior and or outside the hide. Move slowly and try not to startle h/her. Don't handle h/her for about 5 more days. Stay in peace and not pieces.
We got Fuzzy from PetCo, who sold him/her as a baby, but was on sale. S/he was about 18 inches long and we have weighed him/her due to not having a scale. S/he HAS gained weight since being with us though, we can visibly tell. I haven't noticed the eyes being hazel or blue or anything. This is my first ball python though, so everything is a learning experience for me. Thank you!