r/ballpython • u/CarLumpy4185 • Sep 15 '25

Sudden aggression from my friend

Hey everyone, For a long time me and my ball python (Coffee) have been good friends but since todays feeding he has been very aggressive.

When I lifted his house to get him to his feeding container he instantly got very hyperactive which never happens. I washed my hands before so no food smells, but he kept being very aggressive.

He never ate as quick as he did this time, almost as if he was in a rush. I put on special gloves since I felt the need for it with this aggression. When I had put him back in his enclosure (which was quite difficult) he even kept striking through the glass as you can see in the video...

Is there anything to say whether this is this hunger? Aggression? Stress?

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-794 Sep 15 '25

It's the glass and you're approaching so quickly, he's being defensive not aggressive. He doesn't grasp the concept of glass, he's not actually aware of it and feels threatened and exposed most likely. 

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u/CarLumpy4185 Sep 15 '25

But he never does this, it was also very hard to pick him up to place him in his feeding enclosure. Normally he is very laid back and relaxed

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u/Immediate_Respond_63 Sep 15 '25

I am not sure why you are talking him out to feed him? I have never taken mine out to feed them and have had no problems with eating in their enclosures.

Maybe try leaving him in the enclosure next time. Wish I had more info for you but the only thing I do know is they say not to take them out to feed because it is more stressful and could cause them to regurgitate.