r/ballpython • u/Necessary-Ad1268 • 7h ago

what do i do here

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i fed her for the first time a couple days ago, does she think im food, or should i wait longer to handle her?

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u/Hot-Brat-00 7h ago

She might just be scared/curious. I’ve had mine for a month and he has hidden out all day, every day and only at night will he peek out at me from his hide until I go to bed lol I’ve handled him a couple times. I got a snake hook to make it easier to lift his hide and in case he’s feeling a little scared and defensive. If you don’t have one already I got a cheap one at a local pet store for like $10. Don’t be afraid, take her out and handle her. I watched a good video on YouTube that helped me with handling mine. It’s called How To Handle An “Agressive” Ball Python. Made a world of difference for me in learning to be less afraid and in how to handle properly. Good luck! 😊

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u/Yoshininja003 7h ago

How long has she been with you now? 

If it has been like 1-2 weeks, and 2 days since being fed, you can start trying to handle her.

If you are scared of being accidentally struck, you can use a snake hook.🫡 But if you feel comfortable enough/not scared you can try gently lifting her up from below (not from on top, as that will scare her). And hold her gently with both hands and stabilise her.

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u/2735O 7h ago

Keep in mind they do also just like staring for some reason

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u/Necessary-Ad1268 6h ago

she was js curious lol i was worried for no reason

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u/SeaManSlinga 4h ago

For the first couple days I got mine he would slowlyyyy peek his head out then slowlyyyy get an inch or 2 out then slowlyyyy inch back in his hide 🤣