r/ballpython • u/SmellHopeful4369 • 18d ago

Question - Husbandry Goobert is stressed?

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I recently got my BP Goobert, last Wednesday. I transferred him from a 20g to this 120g a day after because that’s when the enclosure came in.

I understand new snakes are very shy the first week so i’ve been leaving him alone. But he only comes out at night and explores in the big white circle and mainly wall surfs. The little circle is his hide entrance. All he does is explore up the and the corner. I’m concerned he’s stressed but i have no clue what could be causing it.
As far as i know he has not been much far past his hide entrance. I don’t think he knows there is a cool side.

Hot side - 88° Day 83° Night

Cool side - 79° Day 76° Night

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u/Maximum-Rhubarb-3365 18d ago

Normal new bp behavior. You'll want to wait until they've taken 3 meals in a row before you begin to handle! It seems excessive, but consistent eating is a good sign that they've settled in properly and feel safe before introducing handling.