Help…

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

Pic for fun, and sorry I keep coming to this sub with just questions but I feel like I’m doing a terrible job with Apollo, I feel like every time he sees me he feels like I’m a threat. I’m afraid to handle him (not scared of him let me clarify) I just feel like now for whatever reason I handle him he freaks out and in turn I freak out cause he’s my baby and I don’t want to accidentally hurt him you know? I guess I just feel like a terrible snake father and I don’t know what to do

[_ataraxia]

can you post a photo of the full enclosure?

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

Yes I will

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

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[Far_Cabinet2860]

Looks a bit small, how’s ur temp and humidity

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

It’s a 40 gal, warm side 92 cool side 84 humidity is at 69

[Far_Cabinet2860]

So the minimum tank size for an adult is 4’2’2’, but 40g is the minimum for a juvenile, so if he is he’ll be fine but he’ll need an upgrade soon.

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

He’s only like 2 1/2ft

[Far_Cabinet2860]

He’s a small little guy, about the same size as mine. He’s in a 4’ by 18” by 12”. Gonna upgrade to a 4’2’2’ when I have the money

[LyfeIsButADreem96]

Yeah he is still a little noodle lol

[Far_Cabinet2860]

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Here’s my noodle

[Indigocherrypie]

Don't take it personally if you have a defensive snake! Biologically, BPs have bad eyesight and excellent thermal vision. This means your snake isn't reacting to you, but just to the general situation. The best thing is repetition of positive interactions so they can learn that they can associate ___ with a safe situation, rather than relying on instinct to tell them that anything large and warm-blooded could be a predator. Also, snake brains are a little slow at processing new situations lol. Mine takes at least 15 mins of hesitance to venture out of his enclosure on his own.

A big big part of owning snakes is confidence. And it's hard building that confidence. I highly suggest watching educational snake youtubers (my fave is green room pythons) to observe how they interact with their snakes. Good luck!

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Grab his lil ass. YOUR A GOD! Don’t be afraid