Active Out of Tank?

[MissterDog]

Clarifying, my previous comments have no reflection on you op.

Something I am curious about, is he only active outside his tank? Or inside his tank too? If so is it only at night or during the day? What time do you usually handle him? I know they are more active at night so I wonder if that could contribute to him being more active. Can anyone else clarify this as a possibility?

[MissterDog]

it could also be a sign of hunger as well. Spaghetti always paces a day or so before feeding day, but she doesn't try to escape.

she does this because she knows where the food comes from (this is also an old picture; much more clutter in the enclosure now):

It's possible, but the trying to find an exit bit is making me wonder if there are husbandry issues at hand in combination of the tiring out your ball python concept, which I never heard of before. The impression I get is this sounds like a frequent ritual with the statement of needing exercise frequently. So I admit it is pretty concerning.


Ps. Spaghetti is the best spaghetti and I love her.

[Keiraffe]

Clarifying, my previous comments have no reflection on you op.

Something I am curious about, is he only active outside his tank? Or inside his tank too? If so is it only at night or during the day? What time do you usually handle him? I know they are more active at night so I wonder if that could contribute to him being more active. Can anyone else clarify this as a possibility?

He is only active outside of his tank. He is actually always inside one of his hides in the tank.

I usually only get him out later in the day. Around 5 or later.

[MissterDog]

He is only active outside of his tank. He is actually always inside one of his hides in the tank.

I usually only get him out later in the day. Around 5 or later.

If that's the case, then I personally I don't think it's an issue. Taylorr already addressed the possible reasons why he's active and how it's normal. So you're good if you got the Taylorr green light!

[KayLynn]

It can be normal depending on the snake. My big girl kawaii will "play" for an hour or more now before resting. Meaning sneksploring and going to all of the places in the house she knows she hasn't been or shouldn't be.
She used to take naps every like 10-30 mins like the rest of the ball pythons. Now I have to wear her out before I get worn out.
**edit I should mention she needs exercise often and on days I don't get her out of her tank for playing on the "mom jungle gym" I've seen her spend 3 hours going from one side of her Viv to the other. Back and forth. Over and over. Until she wears herself out.
Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

Wat.


The only time I ever see my snakes active is when they're running away from their own poops. My older snakes will poke their heads out and wait for their rats on feeding day, but your python should never be that active.

Check the husbandry (temps, humidity, hides), check the tank/tub size in case it's too small, make sure there's not a lot of open space, cover the sides of the tank/tub with paper (preferably black) if they're clear and if they're not already.


To the OP:
Your snake is probably just not used to you, or looking for a place to hide. Bps don't like being out in the open. As long as he isn't active like that in his tank/tub - as in no pacing, nose rubbing, etc - I wouldn't worry. Just don't take him out too often or you run the risk of stressing out your snake to the point of possible food refusal or defensive behavior.

[Keiraffe]

Thanks so much guys! I have only had him for about 3 and a half weeks so it would make sense that he is still getting used to me.

[donnadudette2003]

She has a very nice, regulated, and very expensive viv. And when she's not feeling energetic she's just like every other lazy snake who stares off into the nothing and falls asleep.
If these other snakes are allowed to show activity at night I'm not sure why my snake getting an hour to explore is a big deal.
She shows no other signs of stress in or out of her tank. Such as aggression, fear, running when approached, messing up her viv and moving things, etc. She eats regularly and has never had an issue with it. She's actually pretty pudgey and large.
She's always been active, some snakes just are. And it's not a stress active, I have a snake I got from a rescue with stress issues and trust me the difference is staggering.

I'm getting sick of people attacking me for treating my animals like a part of my family. To me that's what they are. Yeah I might talk to my pets, and I might treat them a bit odd but that's because that's just who i am. It works for us, and any one who has interacted with her since hatching knows that she just likes to explore and is perfectly healthy.
I know they're not dogs. I happen to have a dog (a Weimaraner) so... I happen to know the difference.

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

[Keiraffe]

One last question lol

How often should I be handling him? I currently get him out about 3 times a week for 10-15 min.

Is that too much or not enough? I'm new to snakes so I just want to make sure I'm not causing him any stress. Just want him to be healthy and happy!

[tttaylorrr]

One last question lol

How often should I be handling him? I currently get him out about 3 times a week for 10-15 min.

Is that too much or not enough? I'm new to snakes so I just want to make sure I'm not causing him any stress. Just want him to be healthy and happy!

it's up to you, but right now since he seems a bit stressed i'd stick to the schedule you have. over time he'll relax and you can keep him out longer.

[KayLynn]

I'm getting sick of people attacking me for treating my animals like a part of my family. To me that's what they are. Yeah I might talk to my pets, and I might treat them a bit odd but that's because that's just who i am. It works for us, and any one who has interacted with her since hatching knows that she just likes to explore and is perfectly healthy.
I know they're not dogs. I happen to have a dog (a Weimaraner) so... I happen to know the difference.

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

If I ever came off as attacking you, I apologize. That was never my intention or motivation. I replied to you because I see things like "my snake is active a lot in the tank so it needs exercise" or a statement that may or may not be in favor of cohabitation, I feel compelled to point out what may or may not be wrong in order to help, just in case.

OP - what tttaylorrr said ��