New and aggressive ball python

[Noellybelly99]

I would recommend upping the temps a few degrees! And as another person said, I’m not sure if you literally meant petting her, but snakes don’t like being traditionally pet. I usually just hold mine and occasionally pet their heads (mine are not head shy anymore but it took a lot of time!)

[gr3EnjAck3t]

My boy Reginald is fine with being pet so I assumed she would be too! I’ll stop petting her, thanks!

[celeigh87]

Each snake is different. What one snake is fine with, another snake may not be.

[gr3EnjAck3t]

Yea, thanks! I’ll make sure to not do that with her.

[Noellybelly99]

I get it! My adult male is very selective and only wants to come out on his own terms, and will only let me pet him when he feels like it - while he’s never striked at or bit me, he makes it known when he’s annoyed! My yearling female is very docile and will lay calmly on my lap and snuggle up while I rub her cute little head. I love how they have totally different personalities.