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

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

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

He protec but also attac

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

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

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

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!!!!!

You have a delightful personality sir

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.

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.

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!!

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

"she's justttt.. kind of a bitch"😂

"Look, a distraction!"

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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 ✊🏽

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 :)

Lol I love your videos, and your personality is just the icing on the cake! Thank you for your helpful tips.

Dude cool as hell with a lot of knowledge

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

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

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

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

incredible looking snakes!

Love the vids mate 🙌

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.

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

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

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

Awesome video and congrats on making it to 100.

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!!

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

One of the best reptile channel ever🐍

I've watched most of you're content. Keep up the good work guys.

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

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

Very interesting never thought the ball pythons would react so calmly when you covered it anyway thanks for uploading and will keep watching your videos. take care

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

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 ^-^

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

This was super helpful! Thank you!

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.

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

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.

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

That pied you showed last is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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

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

Cool video man! Good luck on your journey and channel as well! As someone being passionate about reptiles I'll respect all methods of raising as long as the reptiles are happy and healthy! :) Keep up the good work!👍

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

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

This guy is funny subscribe

Congrats on the 100 videos!

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!

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!

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

Congrats on the 100th video. Please keep them coming :)

New sub in your 100 video. Keep em coming guys

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.

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

love the videos learnt alot from them , cheers

thank you guys! for all the great info..:)

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?

good morning

I've got 2 ball pythons and a carpet python and I really enjoy your videos. Very informative and helpful. Thanks😁

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

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

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

Congrats on your 100th vid, learned a lot from your vids. Gonna pull the trigger on my first clutch this year

we just on this non stop roller coaster ride all the way to end of the tracks! matt and kirk we thank you for the educational videos!

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

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

Congrats on the 100th vid! I've only just subscribed to your channel, but I love your videos, they've been a great help getting me set up for my recessive breeding project :D I'll be getting a pair of double Het Caramel Pied balls in June!

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?

Can you live feed a tortoise please

Congrats almost to 100 vids you make amazing snakes keep up the good work.

Best educational video on RU-vid 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks for the video! This is the first time I've come across your channel. You seem like such a bro :D

always nice to see some videos for a me ,I'm a new pyhton owner and trying to learn the ends and out and liitlw tricks... def appreciate you brother

Very helpful video! Thanks 🙏

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.

congratulations on 100 videos you are one of my role models in snake breeding and so is Colin I used to watch him when he made videos

love it bro. keep up the great work

THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY NEEDED THIS

hiya there new to the channel and thank you for this video man it really helps when ur new to haven a ball python 👍

Thank you so much for sharing🤗

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!

New to the channel. Good video! Subbed

Just found u, awesome vid and I love the information, I have just got my first snake. :)

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.