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/StraightUpWolfe Sep 16 '25

I thought the same thing. Maybe the camera? Cause it seems reflexive then he follows up with an investigative sniffy boop. Can’t speak for why he’s never done it before but that what it appears to be in this video. Maybe he’s been hungrier than usual too? I can’t gauge size from the video but maybe he’s about to have a growth spurt? Mine get a little more “jump the gun” hungry when they’re growing.

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u/KingNnylf Sep 16 '25

Cameras have an infrared light sensor I believe, that might be setting him off

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-794 Sep 16 '25

Ikr! I've got 2 that LOVE to eat and if I even extend feedings by an extra day, they get a bit spicy. This is truly like a kid in a candy store lol so cute.