Aggressive (defensive) ball pythons, a few tips and tricks!

Here we share how we change the behavior of ball pythons that want to strike, and how we pick them up. The behavior seems aggressive, but really is all defensive. We simply change what defensive behavior they do by covering the head.
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[@nicolewimes5931]

“I hate to say aggressive...” two seconds later “Mean little bastards!!” 😂 I love it!

[@ceciliaageofaquarius1225]

Damn 2yrs later. Lol

[@GothicBeeXX]

1:10 *Pulls out supposed mean snek* Snek: *Pretzel Mode*

[@SunsetRailMultimedia]

Mine does that too!

[@neatle2925]

The funny thing is that my ball python’s name is pretzel. Lol.

[@storyofrellk4736]

Lol

[@xCosmox0]

its a ball python snek boi it look like pretzl

[@shawnfennox3837]

That tail waggle was so damn cute I'm sorry XD Thanks for this though

[@LunaBellaAngelina]

Mine always does it when he's eating, always hear a thumping against the wall xD. That or he tries to bite your hand off.

[@snek9089]

He protec but also attac

[@BreadDefender]

MoldyPizzaRoll he attac, he protec, but most importantly he snec

[@sorincoltis6730]

xSehzhy lol

[@thefantabulousgamer9435]

MoldyPizzaRoll he protec he attac but most importantly he snek

[@unboxingvideos955]

MoldyPizzaRoll I have a ball pohne I had 4 of them I just got one today

[@erdnadx738]

Snek Thats a female.

[@vector8310]

I should've waited until the end of this video before using the head-cover trick on my pet mamba

[@blessings2you435]

Hilarious!!!😄😜😀

[@Riptisavery]

omfg😄😄😄😄

[@AsadKhan-lm6yr]

Lol...pet mamba!,,😂

[@derrickwhite2189]

Lmfao!

[@cherrycoronado5618]

lmaooooo

[@MeGoHeHe]

You have a delightful personality sir

[@MarshSmellow]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@florencedabby6127]

My BP isn't aggressive, but he will protect me😂😂😂😂 my brother is a jerk to me, and he was yelling at me while I was holding my BP, AND HE BIT HIM😂😂😂😂. I guess he just loves me!!!!!

[@partyollie1848]

He protec but he also attac

[@lewdnemuchan7157]

Dina Dabby probably because your brother was acting like a threat to the snake . Please understand that they may bond to you etc but they are unable to feel love like dogs and cats. Not trying to be rude but it's to help you understand .

[@6solus223]

yeah bps cant love their owners because they aint cats or dogs

[@haleywood8040]

snakes don't have a frontal lobe which controls emotions, like love or anger. They're incapable of loving you. Your bond is built purely on familiarity and routine.

[@BEhistoricStudios]

It loves you in its own way. Snakes do have feelings and every snake is different from another. It loves you in its own way

[@miaolord]

A little tip I've learned with my new baby bp (who is horribly defensive) is to mist them. Very lightly, don't spray them right in the face but gently mist them. They will coil up and allow you to do whatever you need to do, whether it's picking them up or doing something in their enclosure. It won't hurt them, it just bothers them. Some snakes really don't mind but I've found with most ball pythons they really do not like water.

[@saramustafa5576]

omg i do the same thing it snaps them out if the food response perfectly and allows me to get in there safely

[@bradenselkirk4930]

Keep in mind that also re enforces negative interactions with you, you could look into using a snake hook to pick them up and move them, if you're worried about getting bitten

[@Kclark495]

LMFAO, 'She's honestly kind of a bitch'.

[@_jiimmmy4291]

2 minutes 17 seconds & by far my favorite moment of the video!!

[@mickibabe5495]

My oldest ball is an absolute ass. He doesn't strike or anything, but he hisses at me every time I pick him up and he's even musked on me before. I hate it because he's such a beautiful snake.

[@bobclover4634]

That hiss. I'd only owned a corn snake before I rescued a bp that wasn't in great condition. Now it's recovered it's a lot more aggressive and hisses whilst blowing itself up any time I touch it.

[@NunsHaveNoFun_]

Bob Clover mine is a bit hissy until you pick her up. She calms down a lot after that.

[@yourlocaltransboy7051]

Mannnn I got my Mojave a week and a half ago and I’m a young teen (14). This is my first time having a snake and I’ve got a family friend who helps me if I come to face problems with her. She’s never attacked and all she ever does is move around the vivarium and when I take her out she’ll just try to get up to my neck where she likes to hang

[@Tyclone]

Mine is pretty mean as well. For whatever reason he hates the sound of my voice. I can hold him and as long as I dont say anything he will just hang in my hand. If I say anything though he will turn and look at me. If I say something again after hes turned to me he strikes.

[@dbar4081]

I’m so shocked!! My lemon blast is such a sweet heart! Same with my milk snake, aside from when she musks me when i accidentally scare her.

[@ThePythonBurrow]

Hey guys in my experiences every Ball Python that's been defensive that I thought would never calm down so far I've had a 100% success putting them in a non transparent tub and a little time like 2-4 months they usually do a lot better as they feel more secure. But you guys have awesome videos keep up the great work!!

[@randygenegault4771]

I will try that. Actually hurts me to see that she ist so afraid all the Time

[@JustJorizo]

See my normal was a sweet heart in a tanm set up, I couldn't keep the humidity up so i swapped her to a rack set up. And she became a huge asshat. Any ideas?

[@ItsViolaRose]

Ok but can we just acknowledge that when you picked her up she was shaped like an adorable little heart? OMG SO CUTE 💕😭💕💕💕

[@mikecorbett9098]

As someone who has a (baby) carpet python I can definitely agree that they don't like fast moves near their heads, lol. Great video!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Mike Corbett for young carpets, good way to get bit

[@mikecorbett9098]

Olympus Reptiles​ I couldn't agree more and of course I've never been foolish enough to try that method, lol

[@BryanDuggan2010]

I've covered baby carpets without regretting it... but hungry kingsnakes just think you are feeding them your fingers, lol.

[@mikecorbett9098]

Bryan Duggan I'd trust my kingsnake over my carpet python especially if both are hungry. But for reference, my kind snake is super chill, lol

[@BryanDuggan2010]

My splendida x nigrita would eat the leg off the table if it got too close. He can be handled but anything above the upper 3rd of the body is going in his mouth. Every collection needs (and I hate this term) a "garbage disposal", and this guy never disappoints :) Great videos!

[@patriciam4123]

My first Olympus video and after about 10sec pressed subscribe. What got me was your happy attitude. You mentioned some good familiar names. You have something different, keep at it. People need to know EVERYTHING... even if they just want a pet. Big responsibility owning any pet. Good luck and many many blessings

[@hillarywagener8032]

Patricia Alonso same here! One month later :)

[@mjb581]

Patricia Alonso I

[@crazyzebra1531]

My snake was awsome for 4 years and when he turned 5 he started going after my hand

[@abelincoln9560]

Same thing happening to me right now!

[@oGxMaXiiMuMZz]

@@abelincoln9560 same lol

[@surgicalshooters]

Literally same like she thinks she is tuff all of a sudden

[@geemoneywebb3035]

1st make to be 4 years old and then get aggressive in its 5th year it almost Always happens with tromma in that snake sees you in the tram as one thing you did something wrong I'm sorry but they have good memory

[@TheJesterOfGenocide]

Oh God I got a baby rn cant wait to see how she is when she gets to be that age lmao

[@loudragonblood5129]

I really needed this advice, I'm planning on getting a ball python in a year or so. I'm not sure what nature she will have, especially since I plan getting one who was previously owned. My cousin has one who is very defensive, he actually bit me for no real reason. So thank you for the tips!

[@DelliriiuM]

Get one yet

[@robynlalaurie3295]

My BP hisses at me when I pick him up, he's never struck at me, or even gone into strike mode, but it still makes me nervous as hell sometimes. He is my first snake. Great feeder, never refused a meal. I wanna handle him more but I don't want to stress him out either

[@TheHali0617]

I'm in the exact same situation except my BP will strike but he won't use his teeth??? It doesn't hurt but its scary

[@elysecolombo1194]

i have my first snake as well, i think you just need to handle it and it will get used to you

[@marshallwilburn6939]

Robyn La'laurie Ball pythons are just defense snakes he probably thinks you want to eat him, it’s important to hold him every day so he just gets over it, you are his owner and he needs to know it. Over come your fear my friend!

[@reptilesandmore3757]

@@marshallwilburn6939 and that’s why I am here watching this video now so I can see the signs to be aware of my boyfriend surprised me with a fire ball python for a early birthday present and I want to learn everything I can I used to be highly terrified of snakes now I honestly adore them

[@skinnyslims5327]

I’m looking into how to care for a ball python. I’ve always wanted one as a kid. Had one for about a month but gave it away because I was afraid of it getting big and being aggressive to my son lol you legit changed my perspective on them. It’s all instinct in their actions, and you show it so clearly. I appreciate this video like you wouldn’t believe bro. You the man and stay safe out there bro ✊🏽

[@bellum128]

"Look, a distraction!"

[@militaryliferoxanne]

"she's justttt.. kind of a bitch"😂

[@karlomagnoguadalupe4843]

Me seeing King Cobra: covers its head King Cobra: covers my hand inside its mouth

[@Morphz_Unlimited]

Awesome vid! I must say that I’ve never seen an aggressive Ball Python before until seeing that. The shaking of the tail was crazy.

[@alyssamurphy7792]

I've seen a lot of videos on people's pet snakes being extremely defensive and sorta aggressive towards their owners or just anyone in general, and these people have had these snakes as their pets since they had hatched or since birth as newborn baby snakes. And I just dont understand how snakes who have been with one owner their entire lives can be so angry and strike at everyone all the time. How does a snake just be born angry and stay angry and aggressive their whole lives when they've never been in the wild or have only been with one owner their whole life? It just doesnt seem to make much sense to me how that happens. Like, when you get a puppy and hold it and give it attention its whole life, they dont just grow up to be angry and violent dogs. I dont see how that same thing csnt work with snakes lol

[@OlympusReptiles]

Snakes vs puppies, totally different. But handling can cause them to settle down.

[@susiethebest1328]

It's because snakes don't necessarily recognise that you aren't a threat unlike a puppy who learns who you are and realises you won't hurt it

[@iLikeCake0305]

Im getting a male ball python this Saturday, all i have ever had before was corns. I was told he had only ever done a quick hiss, never bit, and was handled by a 7 year old, but this video helped calm me just incase he does get a bit moody. Definitely subscribing, loved the content!

[@kalisosa6771]

Dude cool as hell with a lot of knowledge

[@tashababyyy]

That pied you showed last is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@urascumbag01]

Congrats on your 100th vid! I love your guys videos, very informative, gorgeous collection and it's nice to watch w/steady camera work. Keep up the good work!

[@OlympusReptiles]

urascumbag01 thanks! I will make sure Curt knows his camera work is appreciated as well.

[@thegrayrenegade]

My friend used to have an overly defensive ball python. He calmed down after a few socializations where I held him in a hoodie. He would bite the hoodie instead of me and get really jerky when I touched him. He got better when grabbed from underneath instead of overhead. He was just anxious. Once he realized we wouldnt hurt him when we picked him up, he started to chill out and got a whole less headshy

[@jensenhammack7501]

Sit the ball python so its chin is on your hand, the friction usually deters striking. Another BP breeder friend of mine said something about uncoiling tails to calm them down. As always great video!!

[@budyjames77]

Congrats on your 100th video!! I also have a defensive female spider ball python I call "The Bitch"

[@OlympusReptiles]

budyjames77 we all end up with 1.

[@Big.Daddy69]

budyjames77 thats why i want a male ball python

[@georgeph2918]

LOL! WHAT THE BITCH😂

[@20PINKluvr]

Spider morphes I've heard tend to have behavior issues

[@crow1155]

budyjames77 ha ha ha!!🤣

[@fanaemarieiro1940]

Snakes are my 1st favorite animal 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@undeaddreadlord1]

This is the best quick knowledge crash course ive seen for any subject in years

[@R3DR0PE]

Whenever I open my gal's tank she goes into strike mode, but as soon as I reach in and pick her up, she's completely fine. I think she's just always hungry lol

[@-uhmanyways-6804]

Lol maybe

[@Crmsn-qk2io]

How is she doing today?

[@genevam450]

Mine too he comes out so quickly and goes in s shape, following my hand. Did you figure out how to stop it 😂 I think it’s because I always feed him

[@R3DR0PE]

@@genevam450 The solution for me was to reach in and grab her with 0 hesitation. Though, sadly she passed recently.

[@Toph910]

I love your channel! Honestly I feel as though I have learned more from your channel than any other reptile channel!

[@kasp39]

All my snakes are very people friendly, but good to know since one of mine are a rescue! He's a little shy . Thanks

[@osrsboi]

I judged this video by the into but I kept watching and you got a new sub! This dude is down to earth.

[@laurellondon6886]

10/10 would not recommend doing on a ball python with a very strong feeding response. Bless her heart my 4 foot pastel ball decided that my hand was a rat when I did this, nailed me on my middle and ring finger, and didn't let go for 20 minutes (coiled and everything). She's usually not aggressive at all so I don't blame her, but it was just bad timing and she was apparently in a mood as it was the beginning of breeding season and she was extra hungry.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Laurel London did you come from the back or front? Coming at the face, not a good idea.

[@slugger91]

I was bit by a ball python in class and it didn't want to let go, so my teacher had to put hand sanitizer in the snakes mouth to make the snake release.

[@Srvulpi]

i really like this ppl who takes a good care of his pets specially snakes, that most of ppl hates, i love snakes and seeing this guy looking for a solution to this behavior of snakes, in a so soft way it's something that full my heart really. sorry my english lol

[@billybryson2009]

incredible looking snakes!

[@boizinthecabin2159]

One of the best reptile channel ever🐍

[@borisvinokurov2160]

I hear rattling in the background... can you demonstrate this technique on one of those please???

[@OlympusReptiles]

Boris Vinokurov think that is covered in the video

[@lalylaly27]

For hungry snakes, hold a smaller lid over the the bin you are opening, so when you have the bin slid out, you should have the smaller lid still covering the bin. Then when the snake is on one side, you can slide over the lid so that only one side is exposed and you drop in(or hold in) the rat in that corner. If you don't have a small lid available, try to encourage the snake to go to the back of the bin by waving your fingers back there. Once the snake is already at the back, quickly open the bin, drop in or hold the rat by its tail and shut the bin just enough for the rats tail to stick outside of the bin(not pinching the tail) and the snake will come back yo the front for it.

[@TGRDRVR91]

It was at 2:15 when I decided to give this vid a thumbs up lol

[@reptilechick9712]

I've had BP breeders try to tell me all BPs are the same! Thanks for showing that every animal is different, just like people.

[@jackbellgamingandvlogs5500]

I Have a Orange lori dream male and is very defensive thanks for the tips and congrats

[@nataliebaker9019]

this was super helpful! I have a blind ball python that is obviously very defensive and I struggle to handle her at all! it took me hours of waiting for her to calm down to attempt to move her to her new enclosure last night

[@masonbloomquist2124]

XD you'll call them mean little bastards but not aggressive

[@shaleah8270]

a person and bitch 😂

[@thenickhood1592]

I like that you made the discrepancy between aggressive and defensively angry lol very few ball pythons are ever aggressive most of them just don't trust humans alot

[@OlympusReptiles]

Thenick hood yes. Reason for using aggressive in title, is so when people search they find this. Then we talk about what it actually is.

[@lizzylittle1999]

My ball python is an absolute sweetie! I didn't know you were suppose to pick them up from the back but she seems fine and I pick her up by her biggest part anyway

[@korozashisakae]

It's better to grab them from the middle to support their whole body ^^

[@lilfnnasty5788]

I just got my first ever ball python and your video was an amazing help. I love a lot of your videos they are super informative and helpful!

[@Case-Square16765]

My BP tries to bite me through the cage every time i walk by, and i dont know what to do about it, and once i pick him up, hes perfectly fine

[@OlympusReptiles]

He may feel exposed

[@seanhall9078]

I had 2 baby ball pythons, 1 pinstripe and a mojave, both were slightly jumpy at 1st and then after a week of constant holding by me and my girls they both chilled out and actually enjoyed us stroking their head and underneath the jaw.

[@kristenh8047]

I've been thinking about getting a baby ball python, how do I determine their temperament before choosing one because I assume that any snake being handled by a stranger will not be as relaxed as with someone they know. My family are not snake people and I know if they see me get bitten by a snake they'll panic. I just want a ball python because they seem so relaxed and they're beautiful. So lovable too.

[@callumaitken1215]

Kristen H Hi, if you get one from a decent shop they will normally be relatively honest about the snakes temperament before you buy and you can always ask to handle the snake in the shop, this will generally give you a good idea of its temperament , Hope this helps as they are great pets 😊

[@OlympusReptiles]

Kristen H usually it just takes easy handling to calm them down.

[@taylorjrice7111]

Kristen H I am new to being a ball python owner, let me tell you, I absolutely LOVE my snake. They are real easy to take care of.

[@whileyouwerereadingmynamei8801]

Kristen H I have heard about baby ball pythons to not be the best for beginners, since its hard to feed them. Maybe get one thats a little bit older, but not full grown?

[@OlympusReptiles]

WhileyouwerereadingmynameIstoleyoursandwich I don't think a baby is a bad choice at all, as long as the breeder gets them started well first. juvenile it adult is an excellent choice as well, but many people want to watch the animal for it's whole life.

[@Shep9999]

you guys were one of the first reptile channels I started following back at like video 5 and you are one of the few I care/ get excited to watch. congratulations guys.

[@OlympusReptiles]

johncharlse1 thanks for staying with us man!! we really do appreciate it.

[@Shep9999]

Olympus Reptiles as long as you guys provide a positive outlook on our hobby and don't become so wrapped up in views and click bait I will always be a supporter

[@quinn830]

This guy is funny subscribe

[@luckyquiamzon5295]

It's so cute when it wiggle her tail haha

[@tatianacotencova4622]

Hello! I have a question about strange ball python behavior (well, my ball python's behavior). I've had this boy for a while now, maybe 4 months, and he's never done anything like this before. He's been refusing food, burrowing under his substrate, moving all his hides back and sitting behind them, even getting up on his basking spot. He's usually not very active and prefers to sit in his rock but he's never been very active in previous months. One of my friends told me he might be having a mating season fit or something of the sort but I'm not too sure. It started around the middle of March, maybe it's been going on this whole month but it's been about a month since he last ate. Any advice or knowledge? Any and all help is veeeeery appreciated ^-^

[@OlympusReptiles]

It could be just growth, hormonal, seasonal type thing. It could also be that he is due for a good environment cleaning. I would dump/change substrate then go from there.

[@navicassidy1347]

I really appreciate this video I just got a very "aggressive" piebald and honestly I've never have a mean ball python lol I needed these tips

[@Roux-AtlasCreation]

I noticed you pulled out females to demonstrate, are females usually more defensive? I'm looking to get my first 1-2 BP's and i'm just curious if females tend to be more like that than males? Thanks!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Carmen Patata Anaranjada nah, it's hit and miss

[@Roux-AtlasCreation]

Olympus Reptiles OK, cool. thanks for responding!

[@makaylacooprider420]

Carmen Patata Anaranjada no I have a baby bp and she's a female. She's very docile but very headshy

[@cashnovaa]

My female ball is amazing I can take her anywhere & let anyone hold her shes very comfortable around ppl I love her soo much.

[@jolenebritton3967]

100 videos that's freaking awesome you guys and Brian are about the only shows I watch go Olympus Reptiles you guys are awesome.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Thanks! I think we are over 300 now

[@cierraleblanc9792]

snakes smell fear i'm impressed with the way you handled her. I really want to get a snake either a corn snake or a ball pyhton. And this info will help when I go looking for one. Thank you

[@darincarter2472]

Cierra LeBlanc What did you end up getting?

[@juliemay932]

Your 100th video was the first I've seen of yours and it was great :) You are very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for the video :)

[@savana3904]

So do u sell snake I'm very curious cuz I'm planning on getting a ball python but I know it not best to get them from a pet store so I was just wondering

[@OlympusReptiles]

Daddies Play toy we do! Stock is pretty much out but will hatch more in 18

[@brianjackson3885]

mines was a tough little guy as a baby after handling him daily about 15 min a day for two weeks he stopped all the fussing and just finally learned to relax

[@growingcat2479]

how can i reticulate my python so it turns into a reticulated python

[@OlympusReptiles]

by a reticulated python.

[@Apothas541]

Have you tried to ridicule it for its actions? Id assume afterwards you could consider it a rediculed python.. so.. close?

[@danielleperschau6421]

My corn snake rattles her tail off my face when I use a different shampoo, lmao. She's my baby. As soon as I go I. Get enclosure, she goes right up my arm and into my hair. She's over 3ft long. My bp loves my hair as well and whistles in my ear. She hissed once when I first brought her home 3 weeks ago, I picked her right up and told her i was mama, knowing she had a history of biting. Now, I kiss her face, she sleeps on me and never bit. Confidence is key. Your snakes are beautiful ❤️

[@timothylotman]

good morning

[@OlympusReptiles]

Timothy Lotman morning!

[@10liro]

Tim Lotman nxnxnxnnxnxncnncncbcbfbfbfb.

[@JAY_W0N]

2:01 HISSSS ME RATTLE SNEK

[@javierpalacios1923]

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[@ayanotheoptimisticidiot5608]

I’m a new snake owner, and I got a ball python, he wasn’t always defensive and I’d handle him fine every now and then and now he’s become very defensive and continues to strike even when he just sees me walk by his tank, I started covering it up to keep him from feeling threatened but it’s gotten to the point where I can’t get him out to clean his tank and I can barely change his water, I’m absolutely not afraid of a few bites, I own parrots, haha- but I’m just afraid I’m not well “trained” enough in reptiles to provide good care with how much I’m struggling with him at the moment and I’m crushed :( I try things in the video and nothing works, I understand not all pets want to be handled and I respect that but it’s getting out of the way of properly cleaning and maintaining his enclosure because I have to play a game of chase or avoid the strike from causing me to spill his water change 24/7, the temperature and humidity is a-okay, he eats well and takes food, he has many hides and all his glass sides are blocked off, he isn’t sick, I don’t know what to do and I don’t think I’m fit to care for him anymore. He is an absolute darling and I adore him with all my heart, but I know that he needs someone with much more experience than me as he’s quite the character, I’ve handled and babysat ball pythons before, I’ve never met a bp with so much sass, and I honestly love him for it! I feel so bad, I wasn’t enough :( he’s got a real attitude, he’s one special snake, even if I can’t keep him due to inexperience, I know friends who have so much experience with snakes and ball pythons who would gladly take him in. I don’t want to give up I just don’t know what to do.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Just don't give up. Try using a tool to touch the tip of his nose, often gets him out of strike mode

[@TheJustin905]

so is it bad to feed your snake in the same tank it lives in?.....because won't it get thinking that when the tank opens that its food time and strike?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Justin Smith nope, that is an old wives tale. Feeding in the home won't cause aggression, and causes less stress.

[@thevalorousdong7675]

I have a boa, almost 3 years old. He's such a mice, docile little guy. He'll sit still while you stroke him, or even rub his head and neck. His favorite spot is around the neck, He'll sit there for hours

[@Ben-jf3iv]

What does it mean when my BP squeezes my hand when I'm holding him

[@Dirtykittyy]

Ben Langhans he might just be trying to get warm or he’s just moving.

[@leaynfrancis9442]

He might be anchoring on your hand so it doesnt fall, hence the tighter grip

[@elysecolombo1194]

nothing bad haha don’t worry he’s not trying to kill you, it could be balance or movement

[@natashiaearly]

congratulations on #100! keep up the great work. love watching you guys

[@OlympusReptiles]

natashiaearly ty!!

[@kittenfish5116]

Ooooo that second girl is stunning, hopefully I can get a snake like that soon

[@sandracatron2078]

congrats, I like how you explain things I don't have snakes probably never will so I live that life through you guys thanks oh yeah love the shirts to lol

[@OlympusReptiles]

Sandra Catron thank you!!

[@madeyalookc5319]

ive been here since about epside 40 i love you guys tho! and envy all of yoou guys with your babies

[@madeyalookc5319]

im HOPING SO HARD THAT MY PASTAVE CLUTCH IS GONNA TAKE

[@OlympusReptiles]

MadeYaLook C. thanks!! good luck on the pastave. so much fun hatching babies.

[@madeyalookc5319]

Olympus Reptiles do y'all have an email?_ love to show yall pics

[@OlympusReptiles]

MadeYaLook C. we do. [e-mail]

[@JonFitch10]

This is funny I feel like he is stressing out his snakes for a video which is funny but I know he is doing it to educate lmao love the video dude 👍🏾

[@OlympusReptiles]

ROGER Sawyers thanks. the ghost is always pissy, but starting to settle finally

[@i_Kalash]

Is there a reason why my ball python never tried to bite me or strike At me in anyway?... I could basically do whatever I wanted to her even put her in my pocket without her getting defensive or scared. Is this normal? I believe she is a super pastel clown?

[@OlympusReptiles]

Nick L most are like that

[@AlulaAurealis]

My Python has only struck me accidently when feeding when he missed his rat, and honestly he is sweet. He sits on my lap and watches tv with me most days lol

[@crow1155]

4:00 to 4:11 that is a BEAUTIFUL snake!

[@OlympusReptiles]

Alpha Wolf463 lesser ghost

[@C00T47]

Can you live feed a tortoise please

[@OlympusReptiles]

Louis TheEleventh nope, don't keep any at home

[@C00T47]

Olympus Reptiles it was a joke, meaning like I wanted you to feed a EXTRA VENOMOUS TORTOISE A MOUSE or something

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Louis TheEleventh lol, I thought you wanted me to set and feed a sulcata vegetables or something.

[@C00T47]

Olympus Reptiles that is also a great idea, if you're up for it. (I Am Challenging You)

[@C00T47]

Olympus Reptiles no rush. Get around to it whenever your agenda sees fit.

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

That "Mommy shape " start to form. That was cute

[@pensacolian211]

Just got my first ball python three days ago, and I love it. I've always loved snakes and never really been afraid of them except for one time as a kid when I fell down and looked up to see a snake about six inches from my face staring right at me. Other than that I'm cool with them, and always try to advocate for them not being killed in the wild. I know people who will kill any snake they encounter whether venomous or not, and that really pisses me off. I've handled pet snakes in the past. Not a lot, but enough to where I feel relatively comfortable handling a pet snake. It's just handling mine that I have a problem with. When handling someone else's I'm a lot more at ease and less worried about it biting me because I figure it's use to being handled. With mine though I'm nervous. I'm not 100 percent sure how old mine is. It's a little under two feet long, and seems chill for the most part. My kid's the only one who's handled it so far. I'll usually let him try to pick it up once a day. If the snake looks like it's taking a defensive action I tell him to leave it alone and we'll try again later though. I don't want to get off on the wrong foot and have it hate us, so I just try to give the snake it's space. I don't bother it when it looks like it's asleep though, only if it's crawling around it's terrarium. My kid's picked it up twice so far, and we'll probably try again later, because I want to get it used to being handled. It's so adorable though I could just sit and watch it for hours. Such a wonderful pet, everyone should have one.

[@thevalorousdong7675]

Still got it?

[@rikastraining4793]

Thanks for sharing this ball phyton defensive mode

[@lindseykrusling9759]

100! Congratulations! Thank you for all your amazing videos and sharing your journey. Also, thanks for the defensive snake tips. Going to be useful with my newest boy (a Banana Bumblebee) who can be fairly defensive.

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Lindsey Krusling hopefully it helps!!

[@ArlowFarrell]

This guy is awesome! Great video man. I would love to see a video where you get bit just to show how "not bad" it really is.

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Arlow Farrell already got them lol

[@arianacasey]

I was given a BP that’s 10 years old. I think he had a heating bad before hand but I got him a heating lamp and he’s SO happy and SO active. He knows when I walk in the room and throws a tantrum if I don’t let him out. I’ll let him out and he just hangs out and he HATES going back in the tank.

[@Tarantula.Insight]

It’s interesting watching this I’ve had my baby for 5 years and she’s so tame. She always comes to the front of the vivarium when I’m in the room. She lays her head on my palm bumping her head through my hand 😂 definitely a big character. She’s a regular morph 5ft and packed with muscle. Loves eating thawed rats not a picky eater I don’t even have to use tongs just straight throw it in there. For those that’s new to owning and having trouble gaining trust just be in the room and your BP will get used to your presence and will familiar itself with your scent. I can play music from my speakers and she’s chilling fine not agitated very humble creates very precious I hope all BP owners grow and keep that connection with their snake ❤️ Apologies for the lack of pun don’t crucify me ✌🏼

[@colinlusk3579]

Got to see a green anaconda in action at a local pet shop. Took the guy to the ground and coiled. She released him pretty quick though. Left with a hematoma and a bloody arm. Funny thing was, he was trying to show a customer how sweet she was; shes normally a puppy

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Colin Lusk animals aren't always predictable.

[@bigsad4372]

my bp is a heavy breather ( doc said that's just how he is and he's fine) and i was never sure if he's hissing or really heavy breathing sometimes because his body language is super chill. i seen him coil defensively 2 times in my whole life and he's super great with handling and never bites no matter how much i annoy him

[@dannycarsyes9624]

Congrats on the 100 videos!

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Danny CarsYes ty

[@blessings2you435]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY ! ! ! and I got to be with you! It's so fun to see and hear your enthusiasm, you guys! By the way - did you know that when a human baby is getting fidgety the same "cover the eyes" trick works with them the same way it does with ball pythons. After birthday #1 humans learn to avoid your hand or blanket or whatever and then it has the opposite effect. Perhaps that's why your bigger snakes don't buy the trick - they've figured out as they got older. SO. . . use it while you can - with kids and with snakes!!! Again: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GUYS!

[@marshallawmorphs3758]

Happy 100th guys and thanks for all the great videos and all the hard work

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Marshal Platz thanks man!!

[@abbie9384]

Why do you have only 12k subs? This channel rocks!! Keep it up!

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Abigail Turner ty!!! Share with friends, and CK out our patreon!!! www.patreon.com/olympusreptiles

[@vauxmoto9096]

Good featz man! Subbed! Cool that you are sharing your journey from the very beginning including both ups and downs. Keep it up.

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VauxMoto ty!

[@AsTheStormRises]

The way to get a snake to stop being so defensive is exposure. They are capable of conditional learning. That's all it comes down to. Teach them they don't have to be afraid of new situations. Ball pythons are one of the calmest snakes around. They're fantastic for educating kids on handling if you know what you're doing. Socialize them! It's really that simple.

[@OlympusReptiles]

But it is not. I have some that are very social. and that I take to schools, events, etc. I don't need them to all be super calm. Most I keep eventually calm (including this one is much better) with minimal handling. I have a collection of 80 plus. I love them, but I simply don't have time to dedicate to each and every one to make them like me. I am more concerned with there health, there function, there feeding, etc than how friendly it is. It is the difference in a pet vs a breeding operation.

[@professionalfartinhaler308]

Being bit by a ball python is kind of similar to being flicked really hard and then bleeding lightly. Not at all overly painful. But there was one time where one got me on my knuckle and a couple of hours after that it got really sore and remained so for about a day or two. If you are really worried about being bitten by one honestly a glove with a rubber side will do just fine. But if the glove only has one rubberised side ensure that will be the side on the top of your hand as I've mostly been bitten there. Only a couple of times have I been bitten on the underside of my hand but those were from the bottom jaws of said snakes.

[@panicattheyoutubeaccount4562]

2:16 *immediately clicks the like button*

[@TylerVogel1]

My mom has 2 Male ball pythons, Ozzy who's a couple years old and Wizard who's a little bit older than a baby but he's small. Ozzy is a little longer than my arm. They are both in shed and this happened about a week after feeding. They're social snakes and are box fed so that they dont associate feeding with their terrarium. I love holding Ozzy as Wizard is a bit more skittish and easily scared into a ball. Ozzy is also a slow slitherer and is easy to hold.

[@leekz4209]

So excited to show us , like for that

[@OlympusReptiles]

Not Matt should subscribe while your at it!

[@leekz4209]

Olympus Reptiles will do , enjoy the content can’t wait to get my first snake

[@leetlebob8203]

When you opened that with a hook it scare the fuck outta me because you opened it really far and I thought it would fall and hurt the snake XD

[@OlympusReptiles]

i wouldn't let one get hurt.

[@WolffPaccx]

I got a breed male today, a DragonFly Yellow Belly. I go to put some water in the racks for the substrate, to get that humidity in there. He knocked his water dish over I go to grab it and he gets me ! Then I try to keep spreading the substrate threw and he was just in a corner striking every move. Just fed him today as well but I can just tell it’s not to happy of a snake. Only 600 grams