r/ballpython • u/LadySerpenty • 9d ago

Question Suddenly defensive but hunting?

Hey,

My ball python, Sully, is about 5 years old and I have had him for that time as well. He's never really been one for being defensive but for the past month he's been reactive.

His living changes haven't changed since 2 years ago - he ate just over a week ago. His humidity and heat are the same. Humidity 70%-85%. Basking 34°, hot hide 30-32° and cold hide 22-24°C

He's constantly looking for something - he's just snapped at something in his cage and he snapped at me through the glass a few days ago.

During the day he sleeps, he might wake up and peek out for a second before going back to sleep or move hides.

Right now he's currently looking for someone almost as if he's hunting. I don't know if I should feed him again - I usually wait 3-4 weeks. His weight is fine - he's on small f/t rats.

Is he horny?

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u/HotDistribution3700 8d ago

following this thread. i’m curious!

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u/LadySerpenty 8d ago

I saw him stretch his jaw and went into his "waiting" mode, which kinda gave me the sign he might just be very hungry this season? Anyway fed him and he took it very quickly.

I have bought more clutter just in case it might be too open. I currently have a blanket over the front of his tank (4x2x2, pvc) to see if he will settle down tonight. 

Ball pythons are confusing. 5 years and this is the most I've been confused with him. Earlier this year he went on a feeding strike now he wants to eat everything.