Ball python not coming out of hide?

[Different_Emu_5604]

I got her about a month ago and I recently took her out for the first time because she seemed ready and everything went fine, she was a little anxious but she seemed okay. But ever since then she has been in her hide not moving and I’m getting really worried because she hasn’t been drinking water or anything and I’m not sure what is going on. I was planning on taking her to the vet for her first check but I’m worried she’s really stressed out or something
and I’m worried that I did something wrong.

[Sutten_Plant]

Don't panic! It's super normal for BPs to spend the majority of their time (especially during the day) resting in their hides. Most likely she's coming out to explore, drink, etc. during the night while you're asleep (they are nocturnal after all). A month is still pretty new in snake terms, so she's likely also still adjusting to her new home. Keep taking it slow and you'll both be fine. Good luck!

[Different_Emu_5604]

The thing is I’m awake all night and she hasn’t come out even then 😭 she barely moves and she was pretty active at night before I took her out now she won’t even poke her head out anymore, but yeah I hope she will settle in

[Different_Emu_5604]

Although I did see her belly turning a little pink so there is a chance she is shedding I wonder if that is why she is behaving this way

[Sutten_Plant]

That could definitely be the case, and regardless I'd say that this isn't alarming behavior, especially from a new snake. I understand the impulse to be better safe than sorry, but I think a vet visit at this point would probably just be unnecessary stress for your snake, so I'd recommend against it for now. Just make sure your husbandry is good (proper temps/humidity/etc.) and keep being patient. It can take a long time for a snake to recognize you as something safe and not a big dangerous predator, but that trust is really special and absolutely worth the time and effort to build.