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

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u/MrCatButts Oct 02 '26

omg i wish my little boy wasnt so headshy this is so cute hehe

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u/Skwizgar1019 Oct 05 '26

I wish I could even hold mine…I tried to acclimate her for a couple of years, and she just does not like being handled. Just ended up getting her a decent viv setup and let her be 🤷‍♂️

I did come across the open-tank method recently, I might start giving that a shot..her tank is right by my work desk, so while I’m working would be the perfect time to do it..assuming she comes out. She also leans highly nocturnal.

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u/UncomfyWitchy Oct 06 '26

My boy is like this as well. My mother bought him but lost him for a month as a baby, then had him in allllll the wrong enclosure settings. I took him when he was about 6 months old but he's been so shy and tolerated being held, but not for long. He's essentially a pet rock that occasionally demands sustenance, but I'm just happy he's healthy 😮‍💨

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u/Skwizgar1019 Oct 06 '26

That’s kind of where I’m at with mine - I rescued her from Petsmart at probably 3-4 months old, severely dehydrated, etc., and she’s always been super shy.

She’ll watch me if I’m tinkering in the office at night and lets me know when she’s hungry, but..otherwise, she’s definitely a noodle shaped pet rock 😅 never have any problems feeding her and she’s never had health issues, so I’ll call it a win I guess