How do u tame a extremely defensive python

[Joshwah]

A 40 gallon breeder 36” x 18” is the minimum tank size for an adult male. If your enclosure is smaller you need to upgrade. Thankfully there are affordable options and if you need recommendations just ask As for dealing with the defensive behavior, let him settle in first. If you just got him leave him alone for 3 weeks and/or 3+ meals. Then buy leather gloves (to help with confidence, bp bite isn’t bad) and work with him. In a few weeks he’ll get used to you and stop striking.


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Ok,I was guessing, but with careful observations I can tell that the cage is 2/3 size of python wife and length is slightly larger .

Today he escaped and I found him. When I put him back he didn't go in his hide and he is just outside his hide slithering around. Should I be worried and what does this mean?

Should I handle him and if so I'm a bit scared of him biting me.

[Craiga 01453]

Ok,I was guessing, but with careful observations I can tell that the cage is 2/3 size of python wife and length is slightly larger .

Today he escaped and I found him. When I put him back he didn't go in his hide and he is just outside his hide slithering around. Should I be worried and what does this mean?

Should I handle him and if so I'm a bit scared of him biting me.

No, you should NOT hold him. Almost every reply above mentioned letting him settle in...for a reason.

Now you need to figure out how he escaped and fix that, cause if he did once,he will again. And next time you might not be lucky enough to find him.

[MarkL1561]

Ok,I was guessing, but with careful observations I can tell that the cage is 2/3 size of python wife and length is slightly larger .

Today he escaped and I found him. When I put him back he didn't go in his hide and he is just outside his hide slithering around. Should I be worried and what does this mean?

Should I handle him and if so I'm a bit scared of him biting me.

He escaped!? That’s something you are going to want to fix ASAP. If you just have an aquarium with a screen top they make clips/locks to secure the lid. It’s not ideal but it’ll work. He is just freaked out from his little adventure. Sounds like you’ll need to get husbandry down prior to working on handling. If you can please upload some pictures of your setup, may assist users in helping you


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