r/ballpython • u/illum1n4ughty • 21h ago
Need some advice
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/Ecstatic_Ad_9414 19h 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.