Quote Originally Posted by killedbyfire View Post
i just fed my ball less than 3 days ago 2 small rats. and she is striking at the heat lamp when i move it. she will even come out of her hide to investigate the movement and stretch out towards it to strike. Should i try to feed her again or wait? not sure how old she is since i got her from someone that couldn't take care of her anymore but she is about 3-4 foot. someone suggested a larger rat but she almost seems to have problems getting the small ones down sometimes.

Hi there! I know this was literally 9 years ago, but my Ball Python is striking at the heat lamp, too! What was the end result? He only does it when he's been fed, so maybe he thinks it's a bigger snake and is getting defensive?