I love how it's just scared and backs off and doesn't bite at all! This ball python is so nice

@R4VEN_ON_P4WS

2 жыл бұрын

yeah! mine does that, unless she stressed, she'll hit me XD

i got a ball python today and held him in the car, he was already in the third safe stage, being calm and rapping around my hand and i was really surprised! he’s only 1 foot, i can’t wait until he grows bigger!

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey TheWildBoobert. Congratulations! I wish you and your new Ball Python the best of success! :)

@thewildrobb

5 жыл бұрын

Benjamin's Exotics thank you!!!

@finnrussley3822

4 жыл бұрын

That is amazing! Mine didnt do that until 4 days after I got him

@BananaBlaster64

4 жыл бұрын

Ya know that its not smart to take them out of their enclosures before a week or two has passed!

@HellsDarkSyndicate

4 жыл бұрын

MB Pokevids I believe that’s case by case basis. I only say this because my friend “bonded” so to say in the car with hers and ever since then he’s been such a cute boople snoop.

I got a baby today and hes so confident. He let me pick him up, no issues, he wrapped around my hand and would slither around my arms and hands. His name is apollo

@carina7284

4 жыл бұрын

In two weeks i will pick up my baby ball python from the breeder. I called him Hades😂

I love when they chill curled up but with their head out, not scared just resting on themselves. It’s the best

Why why is my mother scared of snakes I want one of them so bad

@ruzahel6287

3 жыл бұрын

My mother hates all animals. She says they are disgusting. Honestly I find humans more disgusting sometimes.

@hugonegrete6325

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I don't now why people are so scared of snakes, they can be some of theost fun animals to take care off and they are extremely curious, plus they are not poisonous.

@rimurutempest9831

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeo5811 if humans could do that to u....we can only hope

@rimurutempest9831

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeo5811 u said that the humans can die and animals should live what I meant was if humans could say that to u

@rimurutempest9831

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeo5811 i can't be bothered to explain it again

The one I got today wrapped around my finger and was slowly slithering up my arm so yay! Hes confident. That makes one of us lol.

Informative video ! We picked up our ball python yesterday and is doing well . He’s 3 years old and is comfortable with us .

I don’t have a ball python😔🥺😭😢😭😭😭

I just got my first BP the other day. I picked him up for the first time and the first thing he did was wrap around my fingers and move around curiously. Now I know he's happy and confident, thank you

My ball python some times sleeps with me in my chair

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@phillip waters, same here!

@Pixel.Dystopia

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it too cold for them to stay out all night?

@alexcacita5287

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pixel.Dystopia there nocturnal animals

@maniac6666

3 жыл бұрын

The body heat from a person is enough for it to be comfy

@madeliner1682

3 жыл бұрын

@@maniac6666 yeah, human body temperature is perfect for ball python comfort

I have a new baby ball python. Thanks for the video! Was great

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey okAyy kAyy. Thanks for Watching! :)

@googleuser2691

4 жыл бұрын

Babies are easy, my adult enchi female I got stopped eating and she won't eat anything.

@wordings4912

3 жыл бұрын

I got a full grown one for my first ever snake and I’m 15 I need help she always freezes up when she sees me and goes and hide

Chubby snake oh my

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@Maureen Krysta, Lol! :)

Oh thank god! I am so happy I came across this video, I got a (I believe) vanilla BP, about 6 months old. Not too sure what the gender is, but I’ve been saying “she” for a while now. Her name is Twix, and she’s like super friendly. She hasn’t done any striking poses when I put my hands or fingers near her, and she LOVES hoodies. She will lay in the sleeve or the hood. She’s super active, crawls around and wraps around me. So now I know for sure she likes me. She’s still kinda head shy, she won’t let anyone else pet her head unless it’s me. She’s like super cute! She looks at me dead in the eye and flicks her young at me, sooooo cute! Thanks again for the video! It helped a whole lot!

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Karma Kae, that's awesome! Ball Pythons do like to keep warm in the sleeve of many shirts and hoodies! :)

So how do you get it to the third stage? Frequent handling?

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@siwueofk, yes. Sometimes it also has to do with the age of the snake, as babies are normally more fearful than adults.

@johnnycardinell8060

4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin's Exotics I have a 2 year old 1500 g male and he is still in the first stage . Any way to get him out of that ball stage and be comfortable

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Cardinell, this is a very advanced topic that cannot be answered accurately in a KZread comment. Stay tuned, and I will have a video out on this topic soon!

@johnnycardinell8060

4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin's Exotics okay , thank you. I’ll be waiting for the video.😁

My girl got used to me after 2 days, I was gonna leave her alone until it was time to feed her but she slithered into my hand when I changed her water, & also she likes to ball up but with her head poking out, is that still fear/stress or was she just comfortable ?

I’ve had a ball python for a while and she was always amazing to me never bit me at all. But until recently when I was taking her out of her feeding tank she bit me. And ever since I try to take her out of her feeding tank she seems hostile. I’m not sure how to tell if she’s gonna strike or not

@Benjamin’s Exotics can I use lights for now for my ball python until I upgrade to a bigger terrarium because I have a 10 gal rn

i need help!!! i got a ball python today and when i was holding him in the car he’s was nice and not defensive but then i put him in his new enclosure and then when i tried to take him out to feed him he striked at me and now he won’t stop being defensive idk what to do

This video is very helpful, thanks

My snek is always stage 3 never stage 2 once stage 1 when I got her my snek wiggles to the blankets on my bed then I rap her up and her head pokes out and she go boop

My 4mth old ball is very active today at 5pm, he slithered out to allow me to pick him up. He took a cradle position on my arm and I walked around the house, he was so calm and interested in everything, looking around. I put him back and he is still moving around his bin at 7:30pm. This seems far more active than I have heard.

If you look at the bottom of the tail and the transition is so bad. That means he’s quite overwieght

@TheOriginalTraz64

3 жыл бұрын

You can also see a lot of scale spread when he's balled up

Great points!

I bought myself my first exotic pet, it's an Enchi Pastel that I paid for about 2 weeks ago, it's still sitting in the pet shop now as she's still refusing to feed, she strikes but withdraws straight away, will I ever get to take her home?... sucks this waiting.

0:26 “go back in there...” LMAOOOOOOOOO

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@Crisscross, Lol! :) Thanks for watching!

Is it mostly just handling that gets them calmer I have a young one 8 months and he’s a runner like this maybe not as fast but definitely tried to get away everytime I have him out

just found you mate i enjoyed this vid, my bp wich i now have for 2 months, is using his tail like you said so positive signs are welcome, mine got a curious personality; and he has balls (lol) i only had him "run away" in the first 1 and a half weeks, overal he is super confident now for a little one, but only after having a few whiffs of my scent

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Twisted. Awesome! I wish the both of you the best of luck! :)

My enchi ball is moving around her terrarium a lot is that a sign she’s getting used to it?

So exactly how do u take them down? My 2 1/2 rescue is great sometimes but can be crazy trying to get away like that snake

I don't know if you respond to these still but I just bought a under 1 year old ball python from petsmart on Friday. I've been gently handling her everyday since. On Monday night I figured she was hungry since she yawned twice already for me so I gave her 1 small frozen mouse. (I was little skeptical since the store told me feeding day is Wednesday but I figured it wouldn't hurt to try). I put the small mouse in and she ate like a champ but now everytime I get close to the tank jus to look she comes out and is very active. I'm not sure if she's still in food mode or if she's ready to be handled again. Today is Wednesday it's been two days but I'm a little nervous to be attacked or making her puke. What should I do?

I’m getting one soon and I’m super excited

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Abby CS. Awesome! I wish you the best of success! :)

I have a ball python now and he is a baby and he is just in a ball can u help me he was looking around its home but then it was trying to get out so it fell and I moved it to the warm spot but now it’s not moving it’s just in a ball it’s breathing now

I have a female Ball Python. She was six months old when I got her. I've had her for two years now. She is pushing five feet in length. When I first started handling her, she hissed at me twice and punched me in my thumb once. Thought I was food is the only thing I can think of on the last one. Once she got used to me and I her, it has been smooth sailing ever since. I work with her constantly to keep her tame.

my ball python i got 4 days ago is very defensive and striking, her terrarium is fine but she is still very scared i know have to give it time but im seeing comments of you know baby snakes really fine and not like mine and im a little scared on how she will act in the future and if she will stay like this what do i do?

thankfully my snake moved right to the second stage onwards when i got him :) i love my lil baby

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Oliver Wallace, congratulations! I wish you and your Ball Python the best of success!

Got mine today named him valdora , I’m stressing out if he’s happy or not the heat pad doesn’t seem to be really effective idk how to tell if he’s good or not I did a bunch of research but I don’t know everything

I got a ball python a couple days ago, and ever since ive picked her up she was already calm and chill.

@ragnarlothbrok1561

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Gradinaru same

Good video!

I'm getting a ball python tomorrow, but getting it from a pet store.. are there any signs I should look for that means it's unhealthy? I did my research but I wanna make sure I'm on the right track.

Great video

My ball python has never ever got into the ball position ... everything i seen and read about it just not my Giacomo .. his always chilling

*Me telling everyone how much i love snakes and that I'm gonna get one one day:* *Also me, shaking and having literal chills while watching this:*

What Morph is this?

I got one and it but me idk why mine is so defensive need help

ok this video helped me a lottt so thank youu. I just got a firefly ball python and i’m kinda scared on how to handle him bc this is my first snake.

I need help with mine he refusing food hasn't eat two monrh

I got my first ball python Saturday and i had met her the month prior and she immediately explored all over me when i held her the first time and she did the same when i picked her up, she immediately went to my neck and around my shoulders and it was magical. We had about a 2 hour drive home and i held her the whole time (my friend was driving so i could keep an eye on her) and she was exploring and looking around and the second half of the ride she wrapped around my wrist and went to sleep. When i got home she balled up as i put her in her enclosure and after a little bit she went into her hot hide and thats where shes been since. I was told it would take some time so im not too too worried that she hasnt come out once since then and im assuming shes nice and cozy in her hot hide 😅

Wow thanks I thought my babies was just on the move turns out they was afraid TY 💚🐍

my ball python has never bit me out of fear, just little accidents when he thought my finger was food

Just yesterday I managed to get a Ball Python of my own, she's a beautiful lesser BP and she's started out with the first stage. We're currently working with her to see if we can help her gain confidence at all.

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Hxney Bee, congratulations! I wish you the best of success!

@deirdre2733

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminsExotics Heya, same person here with the same ol' snake! She's doing a tad better now, not in the first or second stage but she isn't quite in the third yet! It's taking a surprisingly long time to get her to calm down with us, she still seems as if she wants to strike us when we try interacting with her. Any tips to get her out of that?

How much does one that size cost?

Thanks for this video!

@BenjaminsExotics

2 жыл бұрын

@QueasySkate 4869, Thanks for watching!

Thank you man!!!

How long can u have it out of its tank bc ik the temp has to be certain temps

@clutchitup8565

2 жыл бұрын

Handle it for 15 20 min

I just got my ball python yesterday and he is very scared of me lol but he is cool as fuck

Snakes are so curious, intelligent and cunning. My little 2 month old baby accustomised herself to my home and myself in just a few days. At nights she almost aleays gets out of her fav hiding spot (which intetestingly is not a hide, even when the hide was right in the same place on a heat mat, she ALWAYS slided under the paper towel XD) to slither around both parts of her terrarium. She always acts as if she wants to smell, see and know everything. She got used to me far quicker and sooner than I expected. I can say she... enjoys being handled by me, though she have a slight fear and distrust towards the rest of my family XD She seems to trully bond with me in her own way and she seems to remember which members of my family she is just suspicious of and which ones she think of as threatening and she never acted deffensively or scared in my hands. I'm doing my best to not over handle her but last time I took her in my arms, she acted as if she wanted to stay with me, instead of getting back to her "home".... That was so cute 😍😍

So how do you get him to calm down when he is like that?

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Paul Kelsey, handling for 5-10 minutes every few days does wonders to improve an animal's temperament.

Love the channel

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@Alexander inc Vlogs, Thank You! :)

Just got my snake today thank you!!!

Serious question - why isn't it attempting to bite ? Other types of snake would be straight in there with the strike ?

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@jack Girling, Indeed! Ball Pythons are normally a very docile species with a reluctance to strike.

love this thanks

@BenjaminsExotics

3 жыл бұрын

@Clark Hamilton, Thanks for watching!

Hey! Got my first Ball python a very young female from pet smart. While handling her in the store she was very calm and docile. Now it’s the first day we’re home and settled. I took her out to hold her but her head was somewhat curved in an S position and she was staring At my finger like she was about to strike. It made me super nervous and shaken she’s my first pet snake and I wanna do it right. I know the tale tale signs of a defensive snake but I can’t tell if everything was actually alright and I was overreacting or if she’s gonna strike At me. Anyway, I really love snakes and I wanna do this right and have the bond with a snake I’ve always wanted. I know it’s not easy work but I guess just some words of advice would help

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Eggroll. I am actually scheduled to film a video tomorrow on How To Read A Ball Python's Body Language, and after it is edited it should be up on the channel some time next week.

@entreptiles

2 жыл бұрын

How is she now?

Thinking of getting a ball python. I have a container, lights, small water bowl, and I’ll get mice for it eventually. Anything that to would before getting it? Especially because almost everyone in my family is terrified of snakes

@windycityelitegaming3824

2 жыл бұрын

Get a heating pad to heat one side of the container they need a hot and cool side to regulate their temperature. And get two hides one for both sides of the container. Also get a feeding tong to feed them so that won’t accidentally bite your hand.

@windycityelitegaming3824

2 жыл бұрын

And some coconut substrate soil for humidity and substrate bark as well

He just said go back in there when the snek wanted to come out. XD

i just got a juvenile ball python almost a week ago and Ive still been too nervous to handle him because he stuck at me the first night I had him. I dont know what to do, cause I really want him to get used to being handled. Im just so nervous now

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey toocute481. If your snake was shipped to your house, that is 100% normal. I would give him 2-3 weeks to get settled in and eat a few rats before trying to handle him extensively. If he still isn't tamed down, we have a video showing how to handle and aggressive Ball Python. Link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qJin2aumkrTNaMY.html Hope this Helps!

@toocute481

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminsExotics I actually got him from Petsmart..

@toocute481

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminsExotics also, he seems to constantly be trying to escape. I have my humidity and temperature set perfectly. Is this normal?

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@toocute481, If he's constantly looking for an escape I would check your temperature on the hot spot. It could be too hot. If your heat is on point, I would add another hiding spot. Besides that, I would need to see a picture of your setup to precisely determine what the problem may be. Also, has he eaten? If not, he could simply be looking for food. My email is benjaminsexoctics@gmail.com

@toocute481

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminsExotics okay, I'm emailing you now! Thanks!!

mine is about 2 feet and 3 years old which he does that and i get confused and say “whats wrong Zeus :(?” I bought him on new years so yeah im a HUGE reptile person i have a lizard and snake I adore them both hes rapped around my arm right now actually!

When I got my baby home she was already looking to get out of the cardboard box with her head up. Barely even assumes the ball unless she's comfy in her hide. 2 weeks in still acting the same.

My ball phyton was the first one to curl around me, she poked her head out in the ball stage but never did run

Interesting

Thank you for this!!!!!! I thought mine was freaking out because she is wrapping around my hand but come to find out they do that when happy.. one article said that when they run away and hide their head they are happy but that's fucking stupid why would something try to hide if it's happy??

What is this little guys morph? Such neat colors.

@gravyona_21

4 жыл бұрын

Looks banana

I got my first baby ball python in the mail today! I was a bit scared to hold her at first, but she’s absolutely lovely 😊 her terrarium is in my bedroom and I see her head coming out of her hide sometimes to look at me 😂

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Lulu Nanita, Congratulations! I wish you the best of success!

my ball python who is now 19 years old, only stayed in stage 1 for about 5 minutes when i first got him. ''He hasn't balled up since!!

Niceeeeeee

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Elizabeth Cooper. Thank you!

What morph is that one?

@BenjaminsExotics

6 жыл бұрын

Hey DippedInIndigo. The Ball Python shown in the video is a Lesser Het for Clown. Thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel!

@Noabynature

6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Tritsch thanks wow what a beauty! My little guy is a black Mojave and I love him. I want more!

@Noabynature

6 жыл бұрын

Also dope video!

Bless youu :)

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@IgiMacSlushy, Thank You! :)

@justmel4732

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenjaminsExotics xD , the video is super anyways

I have a Ball Python and I accidentally touched her neck while she tried to escape but I didn’t touch her that hard, and when she sees me, she would always hide in her rock, I think she’s afraid of me now 😢

My ball python did this when i first got him, but with handling hes fine now

Mine came calm lol. She’s a good eater and isn’t head shy at all :>

My 1 month old called Pharaoh went from stage 1 to stage 3 in the matter of 3 days

@BenjaminsExotics

3 жыл бұрын

@meisterschalk, Excellent! You are headed on the right path!

Ok good my son loves me lol

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

@salty spoon, agreed! :)

I ordered a baby leopard ball python she is coming next week I’m calling her Luna 😆

Is that baby ball python a lesser?

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Sheila McIntosh, yes.

@sheilamcintosh320

4 жыл бұрын

It's a gorgeous example of a lesser..🥰

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Sheila McIntosh, Thank you!

@sheilamcintosh320

4 жыл бұрын

Your quite welcome

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My snake will sit in a ball when he doesn't want to be bothered, and whenever I touch him he will use his body to shove my hand off of him. It's adorable, so when he does that I immediately leave him alone for a day or two.

My snake thinks i will hurt him😭(probably because hes a baby and i just got him)

And you can see my video when I get a ball python if that will ever happen

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexander inc Vlogs. Awesome man! I will definitely check it out! :)

My parents won’t let me have one🥺

@BenjaminsExotics

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexander inc Vlogs. It took me almost 2 years to convince my parents, and over 6 years later I'm where I am today. Don't give up, and I wish you the best of success! :)

@alexanderincvlogs7123

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danishirfan9195

4 жыл бұрын

Same.... 😢😢😭😭

So you can't teach an old snake new tricks either?

Best place to buy a ball python?

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Khetzui, I would recommend a local reptile show or find a quality breeder online.

@brienoverla4741

3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased 2 baby ball pythons from a breeder in Florida!!!! They arrived next day right on time and in very good health 83g and 85 grams. I have a Male pastel morph he is 85 grams and a regular ball Python 83 grams. They are very docile and calm. I purchased them from XYZreptiles.com

@m7solos35

3 жыл бұрын

Benjamin's Exotics thanks for responding!

@m7solos35

3 жыл бұрын

Brien Overla are you a bot?

@brienoverla4741

3 жыл бұрын

@@m7solos35 no I am not a bot lmao!!

my ball almost never goes into a ball and hes always exploring around my hands

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Crrrow H, awesome! That is a very good sign of a well socialized snake.

SNAKE CINNAMON ROLL 1:07

Dude- I would like my ball python to ball up so I could just cradle her- but never once has she balled up, Now the first day I got her when she was a hatchling She balled up once, but the day after that she got used to being handled. And she even lets me pet her head without flinching. I love her so much, she has such a big personality, she’s a little dumb but she’s got the spirit. 💀 (( when I say I want her balled up, I don’t want her scared, I just find it easier to handle her when she is balled up, instead of squirming everywhere. ))

my ball python keeps striking at me

This video is kinda not accurate the reason that snake was slithering away was because it has no traction on that slick table not because it was scared or anything like that

@BenjaminsExotics

3 жыл бұрын

@Troy Nolan, The lack of traction on the table does not negate the points made in the video. Thanks for watching!

I need to FaceTime some one i just got a balll python

Youre doing it too aggresively, i suggest just tapping it a little bit while its sleeping maybe petting it a little or maybe even gently picking it up and letting it do its thing. Dont force it to wake up.

I really dont like how u are handling it for demonstration

@BenjaminsExotics

4 жыл бұрын

@Hades, No snakes were harmed in the making of this video. :)

@chris4423

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t either tbh you are to rough

These people don’t even say how to calm them down

@MrLegendary0ne

4 жыл бұрын

Leave them alone in their terrarium for the most part. Make sure you have the right temps and humidity. Acclimate them to holding for short periods of time once a week for 10 mins each time.