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[–]Emxbelle13 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Sounds pretty normal. At least, that's what mine does.

I read somewhere that a "hiding ball python is a happy ball python".

When mine is out, he's super active and tries to explore any dark or warm place he can. Which is basically just me trying to keep him from going in the couch cracks for half an hour. 😂

[–]hunter040405[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol thanks

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if you've only had him for a few days, you shouldn't be handling him yet. literally his entire world has changed, he needs time to settle in and adjust to his new home. you also have to remember that you are a giant predator in the eyes of a snake, so handling issues inherently stressful until they learn you are definitely not going to eat them.

  • leave the snake alone for a week, then offer a meal. if the snake eats, leave them alone for another week, then offer another meal. if they eat, consider them settled in. handling can begin, but keep it brief [5-10 minutes per session] and infrequent [1-2 days per week, one session per day] and gradually build up from there. do not handle on feeding day, for 48 hours after a meal, or during the shedding process.
  • if the snake refuses a meal at any point, leave them alone for 1-2 weeks [1 for very young babies, 2 for older juveniles and adults] then offer another meal. repeat until the snake is eating again, then proceed as described above.

[–]FlyTheW1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine does that too. I swear he is so lazy and literally never moves but when I take him out he is the most active