I have this problem too. Please help. My bp is 9 years old (we have had him for 3 months) and weighs around 1400 grams. Lately he's became defensive and acting weird like peeing in his hide, not hiding completely by lying his head and his first half body outside. Two days ago he was also halfways outside as i wanted to clean his terra, he was in striking position so i covered my with a shovel and he did stiked at the shovel.


Prey type and size? = a rat between 200-210 grams Feeding schedule? = every 2 weeks

Enclosure type and size? wood terrarium 100x50x50 (standard size used in Germany)

How are you heating the enclosure? heatpanel Are your heat sources on thermostats? no manually

What are you offering for hides? ann exoterra for the warm side, a paper box on the cool side and a piece of wood with an openning above it, some artificial ivys for deco