I have a black rat snake that has been acting very unusual lately. I do not know the sex of it, he is about 4" long and i have owned him for 5 years but he is older then that ( rescued). Usually when i pick him up hes fine, but lately he has been jumpy... When i go to pick him up he will dart to the other side of the cage or try to get out of his cage. He is also spending a lot of time hiding in one of his hides, and i rarely see him come out at night anymore, or see him basking during the day. It has been about 3 days since this has started. He never refuses a meal, and never regurgitates his meals either. Here is a bit about his cage and care

40 gal breeder
2 hides ( col and warm)
83-85 on the warm side
74-76 on the cool
big water dish ( cleaned everyday)
2 pieces of wood to help him shed
a moss shed hide
basking light
aspen bedding ( changed when needed, about 3 inches thick on some sides)
misting once a day twice if its in shed
1 F/T adult mouse a week unless in shed

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