Ball Python bit without striking first

[kathleenwdwrd]

Sorry your little guy turned on you, LOL! I wouldn't take it personally. At least he has a good feeding response! My female hasn't eaten in almost 5 months!

Having said all that, do you feed live or F/T?

Are you against feeding in the enclosure?

I feed all my snakes in the enclosure and have had zero issues. Well, had a (mistaken) feeding bite this past week from my BCI, but she was more upset it seemed than I was. I am now hook training her.

My corn is aggressive at feeding, as is my BCI (lol - see above), and my BP can be from time to time, but I still feed in the enclosure. I have heard of more stories where feeding outside led to trouble than the other way around.

Others can chime in, but I'd be interested to see what your responses are.

It could also be dumb luck that it happened twice in a couple of weeks. I am sure he doesn't hate you! Just a confused little guy.

I feed him F/T or fresh killed. I am going to try feeding from his enclosure from now on, makes it easier for us all lol.