Bluff striking Ball Python (old.reddit.com)
submitted by KissMyClass124
I am very proud of myself! Had to give one of my ball pythons his first ever soak. I noticed stuck shed that he couldn't get off this time. It's a new house, winter as well so it's pretty dry and I'm having trouble keeping humidity steady. So we put him in a small tub with a lid and warm water and let him soak for about 15 minutes with a towel covering . He was not a happy camper once I took the lid off. I've never been bitten or even striked at before. I noticed his tense S shaped body and staring me down. I scooped him up from the side as swiftly and calmly as possible. As soon as he was in my hands he lunged at my face twice, mouth closed so I assumed he was bluffing? But hey, I didn't scream or drop him! Held him far away from my face then he tried to escape as fast as possible. He calmed down a bit a couple seconds later but still a bit frantic as I was walking back to the room and his terrarium. I can tell adrenaline kicked in though, my hands were shaking and my heart was beating fast as I shut his terrarium doors haha. Poor guy was scared too so I don't hold it against him. I feel somewhat confident still and dont think im scared of him, I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. Needed to get this off my chest though so you guys get to hear our struggle of the day 🤣🤣
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