Advice for a new BP owner?

[Thenewguy]

I just picked up a new ball python about a week ago. She is about two years old and about 3 feet long. This is not my first nor the only snake i own, but it is the first snake that i have bought that is not a baby.

Basically i left her be for the first week, then i fed her(she ate fine), let her be for a few more days and then started to handle her for short periods a day. She seems pretty peaceful and inquisitive. and the last time i took her out, i sate her on my lap she just looked up and stared me directly in my face without moving, is this a sign if aggression? I just was wondering if anyone had any advice as far as getting her acclimated towards me. I also read somewhere that someone suggested putting an article of clothing in the tank so that it gets used to your scent. I just need ease of mind i guess....

Any help?
Thanks in advance

[Melicious]

I'm glad to see that you were patient enough to allow her to have that time to adjust. It's so hard some times. -Grins.-

Was her neck formed into an "S"? I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just handle her periodically, even throw an article of clothing in, but your best bet is to handle for short periods of time and let her get used to you. Something that I do(I'm a weirdo) is I'll take them out of their enclosures, curl up on my bed, wrap my blanket around them with their body pressed tightly against my chest, and I sing. They can't hear you, but they can feel the vibrations, and I believe that they can feel your heartbeat. They tend to calm down, and I've gotten one of my snakes to turn into a big teddy bear with this. It's great.

[Thenewguy]

Well she was kinda in an "S", but not very tight and not like she wanted to strike, it was just crazy how long she just stared at me like that lol

Thanks for your input

[Melicious]

Well she was kinda in an "S", but not very tight and not like she wanted to strike, it was just crazy how long she just stared at me like that lol

Thanks for your input

No big. I'm glad I could help in some sort of way.

[wax32]

Sounds like you are off to a good start! I have learned that I can't win a staring contest with any of my snakes, especially the balls. The have an uncanny ability to sit stock still for LONG periods of time!

[Thenewguy]

Sounds like you are off to a good start! I have learned that I can't win a staring contest with any of my snakes, especially the balls. The have an uncanny ability to sit stock still for LONG periods of time!

i hope i am off to a good start, Its just starting ownership with an Adult BP is all new to me.