Well, as far as husbandry goes:
aspen substrate
warm side temp 93
cool side temp 81
40 gallon long tank
2 hides (one each temp zone) both are clay flower pots with holes cut out for him
no loud noises or foot traffic, just dark and quiet
I just can't understand why he's hissing so much. There's nothing around him to cause him to feel threatened. He doesn't look like he's due for a shed. Honestly, it's only been about 4 or 5 weeks since his last shed. I've only had him for a month so I'm not sure how often they shed, but it shouldn't be this soon, should it? I've read so much info on ball pythons that I'm just not sure what to believe because so many sites offer contradictory info. I really do appreciate everyones' help in this matter.
Also, I've heard that handling is the best way to get them used to being handled and I do at least once a day for a half hour or so until these last couple days. Quite frankly, I'm afraid to put my hands in the cage unless he's sleeping in his hide (to change his water and take temp readings with the ir temp gun) I don't know... maybe once I've been bit once it won't be so scary after. I still have that whole fear of the unknown thing going on. lol Thanks again.
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