Intense Feeder Response: Taming Advice?

[Bogertophis]

I agree, sometimes just using thick gloves for a bit while the snake learns that biting is pointless & that you taste bad. Most snakes learn that they come to no harm by being touched & held by us; however, if it's truly a feeding (hunger) issue, please rule out parasites with a stool check from the vet.

[Ascended]

please rule out parasites with a stool check from the vet.

Good point. Because of the below information you gave

was used to being fed two live adult mice once a week and simply hadn't been handled a lot and needed a home. He has the MOST intense feeding response I've ever seen on a ball =
I've dealt with bitey babies and defensive ball pythons, taming them and getting them used to handling has always been quick and easy but this is a new one for me and has been a bit more challenging. Any tips are absolutely welcome.

If the live food was not from a very reputable source, there is a chance of transfer of various worms.

[Bogertophis]

Good point. Because of the below information you gave


If the live food was not from a very reputable source, there is a chance of transfer of various worms.

And remember, internal parasites aren't merely inconvenient or annoying, they're doing damage to the snake's body- robbing it of nutrients needed for growth, sure, but literal damage is also possible, & more likely, the longer you delay treatment. It's just something I'd want to rule out; snakes can't talk so you have to read their symptoms.