He's just stressed out in a new environment. It's not a big deal. Seeing something walk by his cage probably took him by surprise and he considered it a threat.Originally Posted by karma279
I've got an adult male I recently aquired from a friend.
He eats well.... has always tolerated handling by me and my little girl. Just typical ball attitude. The other day I fed him (2 large male mice)
The next day I walked by the cage and heard "bam!"
I turned and he had struck the glass....
I waved my hand around in front of the glass and lightly tapped on it to see if he'd do it again and sure enough.... mouth open and struck the cage. I've never heard of a BP doing anything like this. I called my buddy (they are highly experienced) and he told me to get him out.
I reached in with no problems and the snake seemed fine. Acted like a ball again.
The temps stay decent.... maybe a drop low at times but nothing to worry about. The only change from last handling was that he'd eaten; and I added a small UTH. I got him out to make sure the glass wasnt hot.... all seemed OK?
Anyone have an explanation? I'd hate for him to strike at my kid. She'd freak out!
My ball did the same thing when I got him and he hasn't done it since the first week. He's never bitten at ME either except for those kind of occasions.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. :]
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