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Hi i got a new ball python from the all ohio reptile show. Its a male and just a baby which i have had for 2 weeks now. Now for the problem he likes to strike at things when i have him out. I have had many before this and this is the first time i have ever seen a ball strike like this.I need some help on this one if you guys think he will stop over time with alot of holding or if it is just his temperment.I have him in a 36x18x16 critter cage which he seems to like he wonders around and seems fine in the cage. It is just when i take him out he will strike at this not at me so far but just random stuff while im holding him.Any help would be awsome and thanks.I will post pics when i get them up.

Test pic for you guys.

dont worry its just a little stress and that is there only defense i have albinos that did the same thing i just paid attention to them and later on they never did it again it takes time but yes not all do this it has nothin to do with the future tempermant i also had a norm that did that when he was young 5yrs later he is still a push over
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spider m
pastel f
graziani pastel m
high c albino m
het for albino m
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cini f
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and still growing

LOL I just tried to reply to your post, and it posted my reply to the post above this....Weird.

ANYWAY, Our Neo still hisses at us when we go to pick him up. He doesnt strike at us, just hisses. We've had him for (going on) 2 years now. Just give yours a little time. The big babies! LOL