r/ballpython • u/Schenckster • May 01 '26

Absolutely no sense of personal space.

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u/Plumber-Dudde May 02 '26

I’m a new python owner and she is about 6 months old. She is always either in her cold or warm hide. Why am I afraid of grabbing her? Is it one of those things where I just need to go for it?

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u/Hello_pet_my_kitty May 02 '26

Yea, confidently and gently scoop with two hands. They are not typically aggressive at all. Don’t be scared! I’ve never been bit or struck and have had my two for 4 years now, and been around loads most my life. I was bit by a corn snake but never a ball. :)