{"id":81087,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:50","slug":"why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Why would my ball python bite me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_would_my_ball_python_bite_me\" title=\"Why would my ball python bite me?\">Why would my ball python bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#How_often_do_ball_pythons_bite_their_owners\" title=\"How often do ball pythons bite their owners?\">How often do ball pythons bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_does_my_snake_randomly_bite_me\" title=\"Why does my snake randomly bite me?\">Why does my snake randomly bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#How_do_I_get_my_snake_to_stop_biting_me\" title=\"How do I get my snake to stop biting me?\">How do I get my snake to stop biting me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_ball_pythons_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Do ball pythons bite their owners?\">Do ball pythons bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_is_my_ball_python_biting_me\" title=\"Why is my ball python biting me?\">Why is my ball python biting me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Does_getting_bit_by_a_ball_python_hurt\" title=\"Does getting bit by a ball python hurt?\">Does getting bit by a ball python hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_ball_pythons_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do ball pythons turn on their owners?\">Do ball pythons turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_did_my_snake_just_bite_me\" title=\"Why did my snake just bite me?\">Why did my snake just bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_do_snakes_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Why do snakes bite their owners?\">Why do snakes bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_is_my_pet_snake_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my pet snake suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my pet snake suddenly aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_would_my_snake_try_to_bite_me\" title=\"Why would my snake try to bite me?\">Why would my snake try to bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#How_do_I_get_my_ball_python_to_stop_biting\" title=\"How do I get my ball python to stop biting?\">How do I get my ball python to stop biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_ball_pythons_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do ball pythons get attached to their owners?\">Do ball pythons get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_did_my_ball_python_bite_me\" title=\"Why did my ball python bite me?\">Why did my ball python bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#How_do_I_stop_my_ball_python_from_biting\" title=\"How do I stop my ball python from biting?\">How do I stop my ball python from biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Does_it_hurt_when_a_ball_python_bites_you\" title=\"Does it hurt when a ball python bites you?\">Does it hurt when a ball python bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_ball_python_bites_me\" title=\"What do I do if my ball python bites me?\">What do I do if my ball python bites me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_ball_pythons_attack_their_owners\" title=\"Do ball pythons attack their owners?\">Do ball pythons attack their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do snakes turn on their owners?\">Do snakes turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Will_my_ball_python_attack_me\" title=\"Will my ball python attack me?\">Will my ball python attack me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_pet_snake_bites_you\" title=\"What do you do if your pet snake bites you?\">What do you do if your pet snake bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Why_did_my_python_bite_me\" title=\"Why did my python bite me?\">Why did my python bite me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Will_snakes_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Will snakes bite their owners?\">Will snakes bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-ball-python-bite-me\/#Do_snakes_bite_people_on_purpose\" title=\"Do snakes bite people on purpose?\">Do snakes bite people on purpose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_my_ball_python_bite_me\"><\/span>Why would my ball python bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve established, they&#8217;ll bite <b>most often when they&#8217;re hungry, stressed, or feeling threatened. If you give your snake a minute, it will realize you aren&#8217;t prey and will likely release you. If it still doesn&#8217;t release you, you can pour cold water or drinking alcohol over the bite area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_ball_pythons_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>How often do ball pythons bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pythons, on the other hand, use their wraps to trap and feed on their prey. As a result, they have no evolutionary reason to be venomous snakes. A ball python bite is one of the most painless of any reptile. <b>They bite seldom, and when they do, they don&#8217;t hold on long enough to tear flesh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_snake_randomly_bite_me\"><\/span>Why does my snake randomly bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most non-venomous snake species commonly kept as pets are gentle and do not typically bite their owners if they are unprovoked. <b>All species can, however, bite unexpectedly if they are startled or excessively hungry<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_snake_to_stop_biting_me\"><\/span>How do I get my snake to stop biting me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pythons, on the other hand, use their wraps to trap and feed on their prey. As a result, they have no evolutionary reason to be venomous snakes. A ball python bite is one of the most painless of any reptile. <b>They bite seldom, and when they do, they don&#8217;t hold on long enough to tear flesh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Do ball pythons bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s still possible for a ball python to bite you, and their bites are painful. Ball pythons have around 150 teeth that are 1 centimeter long. With a hooked shape, their teeth hold prey as they constrict and kill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_ball_python_biting_me\"><\/span>Why is my ball python biting me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve established, they&#8217;ll bite <b>most often when they&#8217;re hungry, stressed, or feeling threatened. If you give your snake a minute, it will realize you aren&#8217;t prey and will likely release you. If it still doesn&#8217;t release you, you can pour cold water or drinking alcohol over the bite area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_getting_bit_by_a_ball_python_hurt\"><\/span>Does getting bit by a ball python hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply put, <b>ball python bites are not very painful. While their teeth are quite sharp, ball pythons don&#8217;t have strong jaws. Accordingly, bites typically feel like a series of tiny pinpricks. In fact, a variety of common injuries typically hurt much worse than a ball python bite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do ball pythons turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The ability of a pet snake to show affection is limited. They will not display emotions as cats or dogs do, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they don&#8217;t enjoy the company of their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_snake_just_bite_me\"><\/span>Why did my snake just bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons your snake might give you a defensive bite, which is the other most common cause. These include <b>handling your ball python incorrectly, handling when it&#8217;s young and not used to you, or when it feels threatened. Your python may also bite you if they&#8217;re ill and not feeling well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_snakes_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Why do snakes bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He adds that there are two common reasons pet snakes constrict their owners<b>they may constrict out of fear, or when they smell prey, and their predator instincts are triggered. So it&#8217;s possible that the snake constricted Brandon because of being startled or shifting to predator mode, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_pet_snake_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my pet snake suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Few of the main reasons why your ball python is aggressive are <b>hunger, stress, being introduced into a new environment. Other causes of aggression are feeling threatened, lack of hides and more. Always check your ball python&#8217;s setup to see if living conditions are ideal, watch its behaviors to rule out any problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_my_snake_try_to_bite_me\"><\/span>Why would my snake try to bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He adds that there are two common reasons pet snakes constrict their owners<b>they may constrict out of fear, or when they smell prey, and their predator instincts are triggered. So it&#8217;s possible that the snake constricted Brandon because of being startled or shifting to predator mode, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_ball_python_to_stop_biting\"><\/span>How do I get my ball python to stop biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most commonly this is a hand or arm as bites often occur <b>when an owner or another person is reaching for the snake. Do your best to relax and take deep breaths. Ball pythons are normally calm snakes, and a snake that strikes is often agitated from stress or hunger (more on this below).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do ball pythons get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Ball Pythons Get Attached to Their Owners? Their strong sense of smell and hearing means that your ball python does not necessarily bond with you but <b>they do get used to you. They will feel safe and comfortable around your smell and when hearing your voice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_ball_python_bite_me\"><\/span>Why did my ball python bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A defensive bite may be a quick bite that the python releases quickly. In the wild, the snake would do this to warn a predator. When capturing and killing prey, a ball python will hold the bite down and try to constrict the object it&#8217;s biting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_ball_python_from_biting\"><\/span>How do I stop my ball python from biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pythons, on the other hand, use their wraps to trap and feed on their prey. As a result, they have no evolutionary reason to be venomous snakes. A ball python bite is one of the most painless of any reptile. <b>They bite seldom, and when they do, they don&#8217;t hold on long enough to tear flesh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_hurt_when_a_ball_python_bites_you\"><\/span>Does it hurt when a ball python bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does a ball python bite hurt? You will probably feel the effects of a python bite because it can cause scratches, puncture wounds, bruising, and even possibly deeper internal damage. These bites <b>may be painful during the bite and as your injuries heal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_ball_python_bites_me\"><\/span>What do I do if my ball python bites me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your ball python bites you and latches on, you should <b>try giving your snake a minute to release you first. As we&#8217;ve established, they&#8217;ll bite most often when they&#8217;re hungry, stressed, or feeling threatened. If you give your snake a minute, it will realize you aren&#8217;t prey and will likely release you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ball_pythons_attack_their_owners\"><\/span>Do ball pythons attack their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is very rare for snakes like ball pythons to attack and kill their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do snakes turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The ability of a pet snake to show affection is limited. They will not display emotions as cats or dogs do, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they don&#8217;t enjoy the company of their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_ball_python_attack_me\"><\/span>Will my ball python attack me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ball pythons can bite but <b>they don&#8217;t usually attack humans. Younger ball pythons may be more prone to biting, but even this is unusual. Ball pythons have small inward-sloped teeth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_pet_snake_bites_you\"><\/span>What do you do if your pet snake bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He adds that there are two common reasons pet snakes constrict their owners<b>they may constrict out of fear, or when they smell prey, and their predator instincts are triggered. So it&#8217;s possible that the snake constricted Brandon because of being startled or shifting to predator mode, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_python_bite_me\"><\/span>Why did my python bite me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most non-venomous snake species commonly kept as pets are gentle and do not typically bite their owners if they are unprovoked. <b>All species can, however, bite unexpectedly if they are startled or excessively hungry<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_snakes_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Will snakes bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons your snake might give you a defensive bite, which is the other most common cause. These include <b>handling your ball python incorrectly, handling when it&#8217;s young and not used to you, or when it feels threatened. Your python may also bite you if they&#8217;re ill and not feeling well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_bite_people_on_purpose\"><\/span>Do snakes bite people on purpose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, most non-venomous snake species commonly kept as pets are gentle and <b>do not typically bite their owners if they are unprovoked. All species can, however, bite unexpectedly if they are startled or excessively hungry.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why would my ball python bite me?How often do ball pythons bite their owners?Why does my snake randomly bite me?How do I get my snake to stop biting me?Do ball pythons bite their owners?Why is my ball python biting me?Does getting bit by a ball python hurt?Do ball pythons turn on their&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81087"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81087"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81087\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}