agressive mommy

[redtailtazz]

Does a Ball Python get more agressive after she has clutches? How about after the first clutch? Will she stay this way and get worse after each clutch? My 'Storm' has 7 eggs and I noticed today that 2 of them were hatching. She has become pretty protective and wont let us see more so we dont know any exacts. She was such a sweet snake before laying the eggs and I hope this doesnt ruin that. Any comments, advice appreciated.

 

[norsmis]

Just a protective mommy. Don't worry too much about. They usually calm down after the babies are gone.

 

[redtailtazz]

anxious

Will she try to attack me when I take her out to get her babies? How long should I wait to check on them again? She and her eggs are under a hide and I'm afraid to pick it up. This is our first time, in case you couldnt tell, lol.

 

[norsmis]

I really dont have much experience with taking babies away from mommy except with boas as I have always incubated eggs. I would say try and remove mom with a snake hook if possible jsut to be safe if you want to remove her. They can be testy....

 

[Junkyard]

Another trick is to toss a towel on her, then pick her up, being blinded by cloth they are not as aggressive.