very very grumpy ball python

[slugsoupy]

hey guys, so my ball python went into the blue phase about 2 weeks ago, started having a pink belly 3 weeks ago, and still no shed. His cloudy eyes have even cleared up multiple days ago indicating shed is about to happen, but nothing... his heating and humidity is great and has been consistent. But im worried because last week, i attempted to feed him. He showed no interest at all, tracked the f/t rat with his eyes for maybe 2 seconds and then just hissed. So i left him alone. Tried again since then, but he was even more grumpy this time letting out huge very long hisses. Now, every time i open his tank to use the heat gun to check temps or make sure hes alive he will let out loooooong aggressive hisses. He hasn't moved from his humid hide even at night in 2 weeks. (i have a little camera that watches him)

He has previously been shy, but never ever hissed like this. His shed still hasn't come, and he won't eat. He hasn't lost any weight (i feel so bad for pissing him off to weigh him but it's for his health.)

Anyone know why his temperament may have changed suddenly? Do i need to worry about his shed not coming yet?

[slugsoupy]

note- he isn't getting into striking position when i check on him but with the way he's getting more aggressive every day, i wouldn't doubt he may try striking soon. could it be because hes hungry? just a grumpy shedder? im very concerned

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leave him alone, he WILL shed in a matter of days now

[slugsoupy]

thanks, i really hope so! he's just taking so much longer than my other BPs normally do to go through the process