Ball python... star gazing?

[dragonsblood]

Hey there! So, I am a new snake owner and I just got my first ball python, a beautiful and very calm male. After bringing him home and letting him get used to his new tank, I noticed that he would sometimes freeze in place with his head slightly off the ground and just sort of stares off into space. I had researched star gazing and how it's linked to IBD, but he doesn't stare up the way other people have described it.

I personally think that he is just getting used to his surroundings, considering he did it most when I was handling him, but I'd like to see what other, experienced snake lovers have to say about it. I also took a video of him doing it, but I can't seem to attach it to the forum post. I can always upload it to YouTube if it comes to it.

I'm excited to learn more about ball pythons and snakes in general! I've wanted one ever since I was little. Thanks for any help!

[Tsubaki]

First of all, welcome. ;)

Could you try to upload the video to somewhere we can see it?

[sharthun]

Hey and welcome!


Hey there! So, I am a new snake owner and I just got my first ball python, a beautiful and very calm male. After bringing him home and letting him get used to his new tank, I noticed that he would sometimes freeze in place with his head slightly off the ground and just sort of stares off into space. I had researched star gazing and how it's linked to IBD, but he doesn't stare up the way other people have described it.

I personally think that he is just getting used to his surroundings, considering he did it most when I was handling him, but I'd like to see what other, experienced snake lovers have to say about it. I also took a video of him doing it, but I can't seem to attach it to the forum post. I can always upload it to YouTube if it comes to it.

I'm excited to learn more about ball pythons and snakes in general! I've wanted one ever since I was little. Thanks for any help!

[DeadlyDesires]

Hi and Welcome.. If it looks like this... its completely normal.. hes prob checking out his new enclosure..


http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s638/cynthia_mitchell/018_zps625c558b.jpg (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/cynthia_mitchell/media/018_zps625c558b.jpg.html)

[shaunyboy]

Hi and Welcome.. If it looks like this... its completely normal.. hes prob checking out his new enclosure..


http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s638/cynthia_mitchell/018_zps625c558b.jpg (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/cynthia_mitchell/media/018_zps625c558b.jpg.html)

^^^^^
this


he is basically acting like a periscope trying to see whats what


cheers shaun

[drumcrush]

I don't have anything to add to what others have said but hello and welcome:)

[Kimmie]

Welcome, I really believe there is nothing wrong with him some snakes do that I cant tell if any of mine have done it since I only keep my burms in terrariums, I have seen the male do it tho :)

[dragonsblood]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Okay, awesome. Phew, that really settles my nerves, I was getting a little worried cause he does it pretty often but I guess he's just a curious snake. (: Thank you for all the answers. I can't wait to be more so a part of the community.

[shaunyboy]

Welcome, I really believe there is nothing wrong with him some snakes do that I cant tell if any of mine have done it since I only keep my burms in terrariums, I have seen the male do it tho :)

on a warm day take your Burms outside,put them in long grass and they will all do it imo mate


cheers shaun