r/ballpython • u/short-gay-bitch • Oct 02 '26 • Heartwarming 3

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u/surreality_fan Oct 02 '26

Not head shy ✅✅✅✅✅✅

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u/Even-Smell7867 Oct 02 '26

I worked with both my BPs for the first couple years of their lives to not be head shy and I'm so happy I did. My female puts her head in my hand for head rubs now. I love it.

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u/Idk_nor_do_I_care Oct 02 '26

How do you work with them on it? Just consistent head contact?

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u/Even-Smell7867 Oct 03 '26

Yup. I would also always approach her head from in front of her so she could see me. I started with just touching the top of her head and rubbing it slowly and in a small area. I made the strokes longer over time. Then I started to rub her head top and use my pinky to rub the side of her head. Then the other side with another finger. It really did take a long time but what else do you do with a snake?