I recently adopted my Ball Python and was known to be a little aggressive.I feed him once a week. He's 6 Months old, I'm not sure how long though. Probably 3-4 Feet. But when I fed him his 2nd time, He didn't poop, and I still fed him the week after. Now he doesn't move much and is only active when I spray the tank with water. Maybe he is just curious of the noise. He doesn't move around at night like how he used to. He just stays in his hide for days, and comes out only to drink. I was told to give him a bath in warm water but I get scared to pick him up because he always hisses at me and I don't wanna stress him out. So what should I do? I don't want a constipated snake, and I skipped his last feeding, His next feeding is due this Sunday.
My Ball python doesn't move around his tank as much as he used to either. Though, he is still active when I handle him and he wants to run around.
Snakes do not have ears so they are unable to hear the things we do. They can only feel vibrations through their jaw bone. Your snake is probably curious each time you mist the enclosure so he goes out to see what's happening.
You may want to raise the temperature in the 90s. The temperature should be between 88-94 on the warm side and 80-85 on the cool side. Also, humidity levels should be between 50%-60%, 70% when shedding.
You need to handle your snake more often. It seems that he is not used to human contact, so he is frightened when you are trying to pick him up. If you do not handle him, he will start to become more aggressive and try to bite you. Snakes, like any animal, know when you are scared, nervous, and stressed so when you are holding them they will tense up and become nervous around you because of your attitude. So try to be calm when handling your snake and he will also be calm. Also, do not be afraid to pick him up. Being bit by a snake does not hurt, especially if a snake is only 6 months old. The bite will only feel like a pinch, so obviously it does not hurt.
Snakes do not have ears so they are unable to hear the things we do. They can only feel vibrations through their jaw bone. Your snake is probably curious each time you mist the enclosure so he goes out to see what's happening.
You may want to raise the temperature in the 90s. The temperature should be between 88-94 on the warm side and 80-85 on the cool side. Also, humidity levels should be between 50%-60%, 70% when shedding.
You need to handle your snake more often. It seems that he is not used to human contact, so he is frightened when you are trying to pick him up. If you do not handle him, he will start to become more aggressive and try to bite you. Snakes, like any animal, know when you are scared, nervous, and stressed so when you are holding them they will tense up and become nervous around you because of your attitude. So try to be calm when handling your snake and he will also be calm. Also, do not be afraid to pick him up. Being bit by a snake does not hurt, especially if a snake is only 6 months old. The bite will only feel like a pinch, so obviously it does not hurt.
Own 5 snakes, 1 leopard gecko, and 3 turtles.
I would say he is sick. Try feeding him a food that is high in fiber so it can help clear his digestive track.
Is your tank warm enough? Somewhere around 85-95 degrees.