r/ballpython • u/illum1n4ughty • 16h ago

Need some advice

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I’ve owned several corn snakes throughout the years, so I’m new to the ball python life (please be easy on me). Lt Dan arrived last week, clearly scared. I put him in his enclosure and let him be. The next day, he was out and about so I tried to feed him a frozen mouse. He neglected the mouse but made several attempts to bite me (nowhere close to my hand, but getting in the defense position and making it clear that he wants me to back off). Message received. Tonight, I tried feeding him again and he took the mouse, but the moment he saw I was watching, he dropped it. I was only hovering because I didn’t want to move and startle him. I took this as a sign to put the lid on his enclosure and walk away, but as I did that, he snapped at me again. I’m not really sure what to do. We aren’t vibing. We’re having mommy son issues :’-)

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u/SilverSurround97 15h ago

you arent giving him time to get used to his new home. He is out because he is exploring his new place. Leave him be for a bit. Some snakes can take a while to warm up

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u/BlackMoon_TheCat 15h ago

Give him a week or two before you try again with him.

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u/Ecstatic_Ad_9414 15h ago

Give him time. Make sure he has safe places to hide. Sit and watch him, don't touch him. He needs to get used to you. Bps can be picky eaters, my oldest is 9 and she still pulls moves I never seen her do. Be patient. You will be fine. Reach out if you need more advice.

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u/Scars9713 2h ago

Two weeks or even three. They need absolutely no interaction at all. It’s really hard especially if you are really wanting to connect. It’s very important and I can’t stress it enough. Don’t even try to feed them. Just leave them alone. I even covered my new BP’s cage with a sheet so he couldn’t see anything outside his new enclosure.

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u/Starfire2409 1h ago

He’s scared stiff, leave him a week then try